Sikkim govt rolls out odd-even vehicle restriction norm to save fuel
The Sikkim government has implemented an odd-even vehicle restriction norm to conserve fuel and enhance public transport. This initiative follows a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce fuel consumption amid the West Asia crisis. The new regulations, effective from May 18, include increased bus services and continued operation of taxis to minimize commuter inconvenience.
- ▪The odd-even vehicle restriction norm was rolled out by the Sikkim government to save fuel.
- ▪City Runner bus services in Gangtok will operate every 30 minutes to assist affected commuters.
- ▪All public transport services will remain operational on weekends to ensure mobility.
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The Sikkim government on Monday (May 18, 2026) rolled out the implementation of the odd-even vehicle restriction norm across the State to save fuel, and strengthened public transport to minimise inconvenience to commuters, an official said. The implementation came after Prime Minister Narendra Modiappealed to people to reduce fuel consumption and spend more wisely in view of the West Asia crisis.According to a notification issued by the State Transport Department, the new arrangement would come into effect from May 18. As part of the initiative, City Runner bus services in Gangtok will operate at an interval of 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Ranipool-secretariat-Ranipool route to facilitate commuters affected by the odd-even vehicle restriction, the official said.
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