Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) under the Government of India’s scheme for the replacement of old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region).
The scheme is funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). The initiative aims to accelerate fleet modernisation, reduce vehicular emissions, and promote the adoption of cleaner commercial vehicles across the NCR.
BharatBenz will provide an 8% discount on the ex-showroom price of eligible trucks and buses purchased under the scheme. The programme is expected to cover approximately 2.07 lakh commercial vehicles, including around 1.91 lakh trucks and more than 16,329 buses registered in Delhi-NCR.
“Government of India’s vehicle replacement scheme is a significant step towards accelerating fleet modernisation and reducing vehicular emissions in the Delhi-NCR region. We are pleased to support this scheme and contribute to the transition towards cleaner, safer, and more efficient transportation. Through BharatBenz’s range of BS-VI commercial vehicles, we look forward to helping customers upgrade their fleets while enhancing productivity, fuel efficiency, and operational performance,” said Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, President & Chief Business Officer, Rajiv Chaturvedi.
Scheme benefits
The scheme is applicable to BS-IV and older commercial vehicles registered in the region. Eligible vehicle owners can replace their existing vehicles with BS-VI-compliant trucks and buses, cleaner-fuel variants, or electric vehicles, subject to the provisions of the scheme.
In addition to OEM discounts, beneficiaries will also be eligible for various incentives announced by the Central and State Governments, including interest subvention on vehicle loans, fuel vouchers, registration fee waivers, and motor vehicle tax concessions.
Sustainability focus
The scheme aligns with BharatBenz’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable mobility solutions and advancing the modernisation of India’s commercial vehicle fleet through safe, efficient, and technologically advanced transportation solutions