Delhi doubles parking fees, urges remote work to curb smog

· Climate · India

India's capital has doubled parking fees and asked employers to let 50% of staff work remotely as it tries to curb dangerous winter air pollution. Delhi has battled dangerously polluted air every winter despite years of government interventions, emergency restrictions and public outrage. Critics say the measures are predictable stopgaps rather than a lasting solution to a crisis that recurs with the season. The restrictions affect one of the world's largest metropolitan populations and come as authorities try to keep the city functioning while reducing traffic-related emissions.

Why it matters：Delhi's recurring smog is a public-health emergency for millions and a test of whether megacities can manage seasonal pollution.

Key points

  • Parking fees in the capital doubled.
  • Employers were asked to let 50% of staff work remotely.
  • Delhi has faced severe winter pollution for years.

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