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New Delhi: A three-day strike of transporters is going to start in Delhi-NCR from May 21. All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has announced to take this big step in protest against the increased Environment Compensation Tax (ECC) on commercial vehicles and the proposed ban on entry of old vehicles. The supply chain and goods transportation system of Delhi-NCR may be affected due to this strike.

According to AIMTC, more than 68 transport unions of Delhi-NCR have supported this movement. The organization alleges that the new rules being implemented by the Delhi government and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will affect the livelihood of transport operators and millions of drivers.

Protest increased due to increase in ECC fee

The Environment Control Charge (ECC) imposed on commercial vehicles entering Delhi has recently been increased. From April 19, this duty on light commercial vehicles and two-axle trucks has been increased from Rs 1,400 to Rs 2,000. At the same time, the fee for three-axle and heavy vehicles has been increased from Rs 2,600 to Rs 4,000.

The government has also approved a 5 percent increase in this fee every year, against which the transport unions are continuously protesting.

Opposition to ban on BS-4 vehicles

CAQM has proposed to ban the entry of BS-4 and older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR from November 1, 2026. This decision has been taken with the aim of reducing vehicle pollution and diverting non-essential traffic towards the expressway.

AIMTC President Rajendra Kapoor said, "These measures will have serious socio-economic consequences for transporters and drivers dependent on commercial vehicle operations in the region."

he adds, "The logic behind the proposed ban on BS-4 vehicles is beyond our understanding. These restrictions are based only on registration category and have no scientific justification. Restrictions should be imposed only on the basis of actual emissions."

indefinite strike warning

AIMTC has made it clear that at present this will be a three-day ‘symbolic’ strike, but if the government does not pay attention to their demands, then an indefinite strike can also be done in future.

Meanwhile, Nitin Gadkari has said that the issue is expected to be resolved after discussions with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.