Tehran Traffic Schemes Reinstated Despite Pandemic-Induced Worries

Traffic schemes were reinstated in Tehran as of Saturday, despite concerns that the restrictions might push people to use public transportation services and worsen the spread of the Covid-19.
Under pressure from health officials, Tehran Municipality had agreed to suspend the scheme. However, the municipality relies on revenues generated from the schemes, therefore it has been pushing for the reinstatement of restrictions, IRNA reported.
Currently, three traffic schemes are underway in the capital, including Air Pollution Reduction, Air Pollution Control and the so-called Traffic Scheme. Each enforces different rules and restrictions on vehicles plying the capital’s streets to ease air pollution and traffic congestions, and fines drivers violating these rules.
Air Pollution Reduction bars dilapidated two- and four-wheelers from plying the city’s roads. All the vehicles in the metropolis are required to undergo automotive inspections and receive a technical certificate showing the vehicle meets automotive and emission standards. Those who are found in breach are fined.