Delhi driving ban sees 'encouraging' start

Smog-fighting experiment in Indian capital accepted by public, say officials, but test will come on Monday when offices reopen after new year holiday

More than a million private cars were banned from Delhi's roads on Friday, as authorities began an experimental scheme to battle smog in the world's most polluted capital.

In a city with nearly 3 million private cars, fewer than 200 motorists were stopped by police and fined 2,000 rupees (20) for defying the Indian capital's first-ever licence plate driving ban, which is in place for the next two weeks.