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Indore observes No Car Day, residents shift to buses, e‑rickshaws and walking
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 11:45 AM
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On September 22, Indore marked No Car Day, urging citizens to leave private cars behind and use public buses, e‑rickshaws, bicycles and walking to cut pollution.
Indore celebrated No Car Day on September 22 as part of a city‑wide campaign to promote cleaner air and reduced traffic congestion. Municipal authorities coordinated the event, encouraging residents to forgo private vehicles for the day and opt for public transport, electric rickshaws, bicycles or walking.
The initiative highlighted the environmental benefits of lower emissions, aligning with broader cleanliness drives in the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Participants were seen boarding city buses, riding e‑rickshaws and cycling along designated lanes, while several traffic police outposts monitored compliance.
Organisers reported a noticeable dip in road traffic and a modest improvement in air quality measurements during the 24‑hour period, reinforcing the message that collective shifts in commuting habits can have immediate impact.
The initiative highlighted the environmental benefits of lower emissions, aligning with broader cleanliness drives in the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Participants were seen boarding city buses, riding e‑rickshaws and cycling along designated lanes, while several traffic police outposts monitored compliance.
Organisers reported a noticeable dip in road traffic and a modest improvement in air quality measurements during the 24‑hour period, reinforcing the message that collective shifts in commuting habits can have immediate impact.