Delhi's worsening air quality is once again under public scrutiny, but experts believe the real solution lies beyond seasonal bans and emergency measures. According to a discussion by Parthaa Bosu at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), improving public transport and fuel quality must form the backbone of the city's long-term clean air strategy.

Bosu highlighted that while Delhi has made efforts to expand its public transit network, it still fails to discourage private vehicle use. “It remains cheaper and faster to use private vehicles, especially after the Metro fare hike,” he said.

He added that the absence of seamless multi-modal connectivity and inadequate last-mile links continue to push commuters towards personal vehicles. The issue is compounded by poor gender-sensitive city

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