Delhi rolls out 150 new electric buses and installs high-capacity chargers
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated 150 zero-emission buses and four fast-charging stations at DTC depots.
At a launch in Anand Vihar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, flagged off 150 electric buses for the capital’s public transport system. Simultaneously, high-capacity charging stations were commissioned at four Delhi Transport Corporation depots: Nand Nagri, Rohini Sector-37, Nangloi and Keshopur. The new buses bring the city’s electric fleet to 5,238, contributing to a total of 6,988 buses that also includes 1,750 CNG units.
Yadav praised the coordinated government approach to reduce emissions in a known pollution hotspot. DTC plans to expand its overall fleet to nearly 14,000 buses by the 2028-29 financial year, underscoring the long-term commitment to cleaner mobility.
Why it matters
The rollout expands clean public transport, aiming to lower Delhi's air pollution and set a model for other Indian cities.
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