Around 500 Electric Buses Set for Integration into Delhi's Public Transport System Within the Next Two Months
Capital City to Roll Out 500 Electric Buses in Two Months!
Prepare for an eco-friendly ride in New Delhi as 500 electric buses hit the streets in the next two months! Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh made this announcement after a meeting on the induction of e-buses in the public transport fleet.
By the end of this year, the government aims to induct a whopping 1000 of these eco-friendly vehicles.
"We're moving at lightning speed to revamp public transport", Mr. Singh stated in a statement. "Within the next two months, 500 electric buses will grace Delhi's roads, and an additional 1000 will follow, providing cleaner, more efficient transportation options to all."
The minister expressed his eagerness to speed up the rollout of these non-polluting electric buses to bring cleaner, efficient mobility to city dwellers without any delay. Delhi's ambition to become the EV capital of India is on the rise with this move.
A strategic route rationalization plan is being implemented to seamlessly integrate electric DEVI buses into Delhi's existing transportation network. These DEVI e-buses will operate on shorter routes (approximately 12 km each), particularly in areas where conventional buses face operational challenges.
With smarter routing and increased awareness, DEVI buses are expected to empower last-mile connectivity and offer cleaner, efficient transportation to every commuter in Delhi.
The meeting saw the participation of senior transport department officials and top bus concessionaires. They were joined by officials from the transport department and representatives of leading bus concessionaires, such as PMI Electro Mobility, Switch Mobility, and JBM, among others.
Minister Singh urged bus concessionaires to speed up the delivery of electric buses and step up the development of EV charging infrastructure across all key depots to ensure seamless deployment and operation of the new e-buses.
Civil works at various depots and the electrification process are reportedly nearing completion. The introduction of the new electric buses marks a significant step toward cementing Delhi's position as the electric vehicle capital of the country. The concerned agencies have been instructed to expedite the process to offer clean, efficient transportation options to Delhi's citizens.
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Delhi Racing Towards a Greener Future:Delhi's electric vehicle (EV) aspirations aren't confined to the recent announcement of 1000 e-buses. The city has been actively promoting EVs through various policies and initiatives.
Delhi aims to limit the purchase of fossil fuel cars from 2027 and ban fuel-guzzling bikes and scooters[1]. Moreover, it offers tax waivers for hybrids, considering them on par with electric vehicles in terms of incentives[1].
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is also working diligently to upgrade its fleet with electric vehicles. The introduction of mini electric buses called DEVI to improve last-mile connectivity and plans to replace aged buses with new electric vehicles are all part of DTC's broader EV strategy[3].
India's commitment to developing a robust EV ecosystem is evident through the government's initiatives like FAME and PLI. These programs are intended to encourage domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports, supporting the growth of EVs in cities like Delhi[2].
- The city's EV aspirations extend beyond the recent announcement of 1000 e-buses, as Delhi actively promotes EVs through various policies and initiatives.
- Delhi aims to limit the purchase of fossil fuel cars from 2027 and ban fuel-guzzling bikes and scooters, and offers tax waivers for hybrids, considering them on par with electric vehicles in terms of incentives.
- apart from the e-buses, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is also working diligently to upgrade its fleet with electric vehicles, including the introduction of mini electric buses called DEVI for last-mile connectivity and plans to replace aged buses with new electric vehicles.
