After EVs, UP govt offers 100% road tax waiver on hybrid cars

The UP govt has waived registration tax on hybrid cars to promote eco-friendly transport by aligning their costs with petrol cars. Effective July 1, it covers various types as noted by Manoj Kumar Singh to NIC. Hybrids, combining combustion engines and electric motors, are more fuel-efficient. PK Singh emphasized the state’s green effort. The new models like Toyota Innova HyCross should see increased sales. Tariq Jafri from Toyota Espirit expects significant sales boosts due to the Rs 2-3 lakh price drop. Three showrooms in Noida, Greater Noida anticipate increased sales.