Haryana Cabinet Bans Petrol and Diesel Cabs in NCR Under New Rules

The Haryana Cabinet on Monday approved revised rules for cab aggregators, delivery operators and e-commerce companies operating in NCR districts, restricting the addition of petrol and diesel vehicles to such fleets, as per PTI reports. 

The rules have been notified under the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, following directions issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Commission for Air Quality Management. 

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. 

Cleaner Fuel Vehicles to be Mandatory 

Under the approved provisions, all vehicles added to aggregator, delivery and e-commerce fleets in NCR areas from January 2026 onwards must operate on CNG, electric power, battery-operated systems or other cleaner fuels. 

The state government said only CNG, or electric three-wheeler auto-rickshaws will be allowed to join existing fleets in NCR districts going forward. 

The CAQM had issued directions in June last year stating that no new petrol or diesel-powered vehicles should be inducted into fleets operated by aggregators and delivery companies across Delhi-NCR from the start of 2026. 

Licensing and Operational Conditions 

The Cabinet also approved amendments to Rule 86A to establish a regulatory framework for app-based passenger transport operators and delivery platforms. 

The revised framework makes licences compulsory for aggregators and delivery service providers. The rules also include provisions related to onboarding of drivers and vehicles, fare regulation, passenger safety measures, and grievance redressal systems. 

Aggregators will be required to maintain digital records of drivers and vehicles through the VAHAN and SARATHI portals. Registration and licensing processes will be carried out through the designated state transport portal. 

Insurance  

As part of the approved rules, passenger insurance coverage of at least ₹5 lakh has been made mandatory.  

Drivers onboarded on aggregator platforms must also be provided health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh and term insurance of at least ₹10 lakh. 

Safety Requirements 

The rules also require installation of vehicle tracking devices, panic buttons, first-aid kits and fire extinguishers in applicable vehicles. Aggregators will have to operate round-the-clock control rooms and call centres for passenger assistance and complaints. 

Transport Minister Anil Vij said the state government has proposed 100% tax exemption on electric vehicles. Haryana currently provides a 20% concession on EV registration fees. He also said the state plans to procure 500 electric buses. 

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Conclusion  

From 2026, new vehicles joining aggregator and delivery fleets in Haryana’s NCR region will need to run on cleaner fuels. The rules additionally set conditions for licensing, driver welfare, and operational monitoring. 

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