Starting 1 November 2026, parking fees at authorised facilities in Delhi will double, a move aimed at reducing private vehicle use during the winter pollution season. This increase will remain in effect until 28 February 2027, excluding parking at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation facilities and electric vehicles, according to livemint.com.
The fee hike is part of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) approved by the Commission for Air Quality Management on 28 September and announced on 29 September. The plan includes 48 measures across four stages to combat worsening air quality, with parking fee increases triggered at GRAP Stage II, which corresponds to very poor air quality with an AQI between 301 and 400. The Delhi government aims to discourage unnecessary car journeys and promote public transport through this policy.
This seasonal parking fee adjustment is a strategic component of Delhi's broader winter air pollution control framework. By doubling parking charges during peak pollution months, the government seeks to reduce vehicular emissions, a major contributor to the city's smog. Similar measures have been part of GRAP since its inception, but this advance announcement highlights the government's proactive approach to pollution management.
The parking fee increase will apply to all authorised parking facilities except those operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and electric vehicles. The policy will be in place from 1 November 2026 through 28 February 2027, covering the period when Delhi typically experiences its worst air quality levels.