Delhi to roll out 100 electric inter-state buses connecting pilgrimage & regional hubs
In a major green mobility push, the Delhi government is set to launch 100 electric inter-state buses that will connect the national capital with prominent religious and regional destinations, including Ayodhya, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Meerut, and Baghpat. This initiative, part of the government's broader 'Viksit Sankalp Patra' vision, was approved at a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) board meeting held on Friday, reports TNN.
According to senior DTC officials, the new electric bus fleet will cover routes ranging between 250 and 300 km from Delhi. The initiative will reconnect Delhi with cities such as Shimla, Jaipur, Aligarh, and Lucknow—many of which were once linked through DTC's extensive interstate bus network.
'These electric buses will strengthen Delhi's connectivity with neighbouring states and will run across 17 identified routes, including several that connect to important religious and pilgrimage destinations,' said Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh.
The buses will be operated by existing DTC drivers, ensuring efficient use of the current workforce and maintaining operational continuity. The move also aligns with the capital's "Green Delhi, Clean Delhi" mission to combat rising pollution levels and promote
sustainable urban transportation
.
In addition to the bus rollout, DTC is also working to enhance its non-fare revenue. Plans were presented to increase earnings through advertisements placed on buses, with a projected annual revenue of ₹5 crore. Efforts are being made to bring more of the fleet under advertising coverage to significantly boost revenue potential. The rollout timeline and route-specific deployment details are expected to be announced soon.
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