Delhi govt launches 400 electric buses under DEVi scheme
Delhi government
on Friday inaugurated 400
electric buses
under the
Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative
(DEVI).
The introduction of these DEVI buses is part of a larger effort by the Delhi government to expand its electric mobility system. Currently, the city has over 2000 electric buses in operation.
The Chief Minister of Delhi,
Rekha Gupta
, and the Union Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, jointly flagged off the new fleet. The buses are equipped with an
Intelligent Transport Management System
(ITMS). Delhi CM said that 2,080 more electric buses will be added by the end of the year.
JBM Group
manufactured 120 of the 400 new buses, which will operate from the Ghazipur Depot. With this, JBM now has over 650 electric buses deployed in the capital.
Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman of JBM Auto, commented, 'Today's launch is a reflection of how collaborative innovation between government and industry can redefine
urban mobility
. At JBM, we are not just manufacturing electric buses—we are building a holistic ecosystem that integrates clean energy, intelligent transport systems, and digital infrastructure.'
Features of the buses
The buses include a
Real-Time Passenger Information System
. This system provides live location tracking.
CCTV surveillance is installed for onboard security. Stop request buttons are available for passenger convenience.
The buses are equipped with Fire Detection & Alarm Systems. Vehicle Health Monitoring Systems are in place for proactive maintenance.
The driver's area features ergonomic dashboards. These dashboards are designed for minimal distraction and maximum control. The ECOLIFE is designed to be a driver-centric vehicle.
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