Delhi Getting 2nd Automated Centre for Commercial Vehicle Testing

By Amit Jangra | Published Date : July 21, 2025

Delhi to open second automated vehicle testing centre near Nand Nagri to reduce delays and increase revenue from commercial permits.

Good news for truck drivers, electric truck owners and other commercial vehicle operators in Delhi! The city is all set to get its second Automated Testing Centre (ATC) for commercial vehicles. The new facility will be built near the Nand Nagri bus depot in northeast Delhi and work is starting this Thursday.

Why Is This Important?

Table of Contents

1. Why Is This Important?

2. The Problem at Hand

3. What’s New in the Upcoming Centre?

4. How Will This Help Commercial Vehicle Owners?

5. A Step Toward Smarter Transport

6. Final Thoughts

 

If you drive a truck, bus, pickup, electric truck, or any small commercial vehicle in Delhi, you already know how tough it is to get your vehicle tested. Right now, Delhi has only one automated testing centre at Jhujhuli and it’s just not enough.

This lone centre is overcrowded. Vehicle owners wait days just to get an appointment. Many are forced to travel outside Delhi to test their vehicles and renew their permits. This not only wastes time and money for vehicle owners but also causes a loss in revenue for Delhi’s transport department.

The Problem at Hand

Delhi has nearly 4.5 lakh (450,000) commercial vehicles — including heavy trucks, goods carriers, cabs, pickups and buses. All these vehicles must go through annual testing to renew permits and continue operations.

But the current Jhujhuli centre can only handle around 2 lakh (200,000) vehicles every year. That leaves more than half of Delhi’s commercial vehicles struggling to find a spot for testing. Due to this, many vehicle owners head to nearby states for testing and permits. This shift leads to an estimated Rs 3 crore loss in permit revenue every year for Delhi.

What’s New in the Upcoming Centre?

The upcoming Automated Testing Centre in Nand Nagri aims to solve these issues.

Here’s what we know:

→ The new ATC will have four testing lanes, which means four vehicles can be tested at the same time.
→ It will have the capacity to test up to 72,000 vehicles per year.
→ Construction will take 2 to 3 months and will cost around Rs 2.5 crore.
→ Once operational, it will ease pressure on the Jhujhuli centre and cut down wait times.

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How Will This Help Commercial Vehicle Owners?

For owners of commercial trucks, small commercial vehicles, pickups, electric trucks and buses, this new centre will make a big difference:

→ Faster Testing: No more long queues or delayed appointments.
→ Less Travel: No need to go to other states just to renew a permit.
→ Lower Costs: Saves fuel and time spent on traveling for testing.
→ Better Service: More organized and smooth process at the centre.
→ Legal Compliance: Helps meet the new government rules for automated testing.

A Step Toward Smarter Transport

Last year, the central government made it mandatory for states to use automated systems for testing commercial vehicles. That means manual testing is no longer allowed for permit renewals. This law puts more pressure on Delhi to expand its testing infrastructure.

By adding a second ATC, Delhi is not only following this rule but also taking a big step toward smart and efficient transport services.

This move will support:

→ The growing number of electric trucks and buses.
→ A cleaner and better-managed urban transport system.
→ Revenue growth by keeping permit renewals within the state.

Final Thoughts

This new testing centre is great news for people who run commercial vehicles in Delhi. If you drive a truck, an electric vehicle, a pickup, or even a small delivery van, it means less waiting and fewer headaches when it’s time to renew your permit.

It’s also a sign that the transport department is finally paying attention to what drivers and operators have been saying for years—long lines, travel to other states and lost time shouldn’t be part of the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1. Why do commercial vehicles need testing?

Ans: Testing ensures the vehicle is safe, roadworthy and meets pollution norms. It is required every year to renew the permit.

2. Where are the automated testing centres in Delhi?

Ans: Right now, Delhi has one automated centre in Jhujhuli. A second one is being built near the Nand Nagri bus depot.

3. What problems does the new testing centre solve?

Ans: It will reduce long wait times, ease overcrowding at the current centre and help keep permit renewals within Delhi.

4. Who can use the new testing centre?

Ans: Owners of commercial vehicles like trucks, electric trucks, pickups, buses and goods carriers registered in Delhi can use the new centre once it opens.