Delhi Launches 320 Electric Buses to Combat Pollution

Delhi's Lt Governor V K Saxena flagged off 320 electric buses, increasing the city's count to 1,970. This initiative, part of a larger plan to reduce pollution and improve public transport, aims for 80% of Delhi's buses to be electric by 2025. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot highlighted this milestone.

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday flagged off 320 electric buses, bringing the city's total to 1,970. This step is part of a broader initiative to tackle pollution in the capital.

Speaking at the flag-off event at Baansera, Saxena emphasized the importance of strengthening public transport as a measure to combat pollution. He highlighted collaborative efforts between central and Delhi governments to advance this initiative.

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, also present at the event, announced that Delhi now stands as the first city in India and the third worldwide to have such a significant number of electric buses. He noted that the current DTC fleet comprises 7,683 buses, with 1,970 being electric. The new buses will operate from three depots: Sukhdev Vihar, Kalkaji, and Naraina, and are equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and are friendly to differently-abled individuals. By 2025, Delhi aims to have 10,480 buses, with 80% being electric.

(With inputs from agencies.)