Delhi has further strengthened its public transport system with the induction of 500 new electric buses. With this latest induction, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)’s electric bus fleet has crossed the 4,000 mark, making the national capital home to the largest e-bus fleet in the country, PTI reported.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the new buses on Sunday and called it a historic moment for Delhi. He said that this is the first time that 500 electric buses have been added simultaneously to the city’s public transport network. According to him, the milestone establishes Delhi as the leading state in India when it comes to electric buses.The newly inducted buses are low-floor and fully air-conditioned, and equipped with modern safety features like panic buttons. Gupta said that these buses will not only improve connectivity across the city but will also play an important role in reducing air pollution while providing passengers with a safer and more comfortable travel experience. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh also announced the launch of a new electric bus route connecting Delhi and Panipat.
Highlighting the government’s long-term plans, the Chief Minister said Delhi aims to expand its electric bus fleet to 7,500 buses by the end of 2026. The target is even more ambitious for the future, with plans to increase the fleet to 14,000 electric buses by 2028.Gupta said the rapid introduction of electric buses over the past year has already yielded clear benefits. He said the growing e-bus fleet has helped cut pollution levels while providing residents an affordable and reliable option of personal transportation.He said last mile connectivity remains a key focus area and the government has recently signed an MoU with Bharat Taxi to address this. Input from PTI.
