BharatBenz has joined the Government of India’s vehicle replacement initiative aimed at phasing out older commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region. As part of the programme, 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).
Through this partnership, BharatBenz will support the replacement of ageing trucks and buses with newer, cleaner, and more efficient commercial vehicles, contributing to reduced emissions, improved road safety, and the modernization of the transport fleet across the National Capital Region.
The scheme is approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It is funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). It 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 scheme is expected to cover approximately 2.07 lakh commercial vehicles, including around 1.91 lakh trucks and over 16,329 buses, registered in Delhi-NCR.
“The Government of India’s vehicle replacement scheme is a significant step towards accelerating fleet modernization 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 Rajiv Chaturvedi, President & Chief Business Officer, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV)
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.
The scheme aligns with BharatBenz’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable mobility solutions and advancing the modernization of India’s commercial vehicle fleet through safe, efficient, and technologically advanced transportation solutions.
