Delhi Government bus fleet reaches to 7,683; Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot along with LG VK Saxena flags off 320 new electric buses

New Delhi July 30 2024 :  The Delhi government has recently expanded its public transportation fleet by adding 320 new electric buses, bringing the total number of buses in the fleet to 7,683. This addition increases the number of electric buses in Delhi to 1,970, making it the city with the highest number of electric buses in India. Currently, 25% of Delhi’s bus fleet is electric, and the city aims to increase this to 80% by 2025, with a total of 8,280 electric buses.

Key Highlights:

• Fleet Expansion:
  • Total Buses: The Delhi government’s bus fleet has expanded to 7,683 buses.
  • Electric Buses: 1,970 electric buses are now operational, marking the highest number in any Indian city.
  • CNG Buses: The fleet also includes 5,713 CNG buses.
    
• Environmental Impact:
  • Since January 2022, Delhi’s 1,650 electric buses have saved 91,000 tonnes of CO2.
  • 25% of Delhi’s bus fleet is now electric, second in size globally only to Santiago, Chile, with 2,267 electric buses.
• Future Goals:
  • By 2025, the target is to have 10,480 buses, with 80% being electric, aiming to save 467,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.
    
• Features of New Electric Buses:
  • Accessibility: Low-floor buses for differently-abled passengers.
  • Affordability: Free tickets for women.
  • Sustainability: Zero smoke, zero noise.
  • Technology: Digital ticketing and advanced safety features like GPS, CCTV, panic buttons, and centralized command and control connectivity.
• Timeline of Electric Bus Induction:
  • The document provides a detailed timeline of electric bus induction from January 2022 to July 2024, showing the gradual increase in fleet numbers.
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• Electrification of Depots:
  • Nearly 60 bus depots are being electrified to accommodate future expansion.
  • 18 depots are currently fully electrified.
  • The government is investing over 1,500 crores in depot electrification.
• Operational Depots and Routes:
  • Depots: New buses will operate from Sukhdev Vihar, Kalkaji, and Naraina depots.
  • Routes: The document lists numerous routes covered by these new electric buses, serving various areas across Delhi.

Statements:

• Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot emphasized the commitment to a cleaner and greener Delhi.
• The minister also highlighted the dedication to expanding the electric bus fleet further.