Odd-Even returns: All you should know about second phase of scheme

New Delhi, Apr 14: The second phase of the odd-even traffic scheme will start on April 15 and will continue for a fortnight in Delhi. The rules for the second leg of the 'odd-even' traffic scheme in Delhi was announced by the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 9.

The odd-even aimed to bring down the vehicular pollution in Delhi, scheduled to start from Friday.

Here are some important things you need to know

• If successful the odd-even scheme will be a regular feature in Delhi, this has been announced by the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

• Cars carrying children in school uniform has been exempted from the odd-even scheme.

• 'PoochhO Carpool' app has been launched by Delhi government to help people explore carpooling options during the 15-day exercise.

• The second phase of the odd-even scheme will be effective from April 15 to 30 will not be applicable on Sundays.

• The scheme will continue to be inforce on public holidays like Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti.

• CM Kejriwal is yet to find a solution to the problem of cars going to pick up children, being driven by wome, after school hours during the odd-even scheme. People's idea have been invited by the government.

• Cars with odd registration numbers will run on odd dates and those with even numbers will ply on even dates.

• CNG vehicles, bikes, women motorists and several categories of VIPs have been exempted from the scheme.

• A fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed if found guilty of violating the odd-even rules.

• Metro will increase its trips to 3,248 per day and add 30 coaches.

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