Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, has launched 150 new electric buses and inaugurated four high-capacity charging stations to support cleaner public transport in the national capital.
The buses were flagged off from Swami Vivekanand ISBT in Anand Vihar, while the new charging facilities were opened at four Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depots. The initiative aims to strengthen Delhi’s electric bus network and support efforts to reduce vehicular pollution.
Four DTC Depots Get Charging Stations
The newly inaugurated charging stations are located at the following DTC depots:
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Nand Nagri
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Rohini Sector-37
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Nangloi
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Keshopur
These facilities will support the operation of electric buses and help expand the infrastructure needed for the city’s growing electric public transport fleet.
Delhi’s Electric Bus Fleet Reaches 5,238
With the addition of 150 buses, Delhi’s electric bus fleet has increased to 5,238, taking the overall bus fleet to 6,988. The total includes 1,750 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.
The DTC fleet is projected to expand to nearly 14,000 buses by the financial year 2028–29, reflecting the government’s broader plans to strengthen public transport capacity.
Focus on Pollution Reduction
Speaking at the event, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the coordination between different government departments under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to address Delhi’s pollution challenges.
He also pointed to Anand Vihar, identified as one of the city’s pollution hotspots, and said all 11 action points recommended by the Union Environment Ministry had been implemented in the area.
Push Towards Cleaner Public Transport
The introduction of additional electric buses and charging infrastructure marks another step in Delhi’s efforts to promote cleaner mobility. Expanding electric public transport can help reduce reliance on conventional fuels and support improvements in urban air quality.
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As the city plans to increase its overall bus fleet in the coming years, the availability of charging infrastructure will remain important for supporting the transition towards more sustainable public transportation.