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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Delhi CM Gupta inaugurates new DTC depot in Narela; flags off 105 electric DEVI buses
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated a newly-constructed DTC bus depot at Sector A9, Narela, and flagged off over 100 new Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange (DEVI) buses, marking a major milestone in Delhi's push toward sustainable public transport. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of several prominent leaders, including BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya and Ministers Pankaj Kumar Singh and Ravinder Indraj Singh. The electric buses, designed to provide clean, efficient, and comfortable public transportation, are part of the city's larger initiative to combat pollution and improve last-mile connectivity under the DEVI initiative. Speaking at the event, Minister Singh underlined the environmental significance of the development. "Pollution has always been a major issue in Delhi, but this time you would have noticed there hasn't been any situation that led the NGT to impose any bans. This is a new step towards a pollution-free Delhi. To provide people with a pleasant travel experience, electric buses have been introduced," he said. Highlighting the growing importance of the Narela region, Chandoliya said, "Today, 105 electric DEVI buses are being flagged off from here. Many big government projects and universities are coming up here in Narela." Minister Singh praised the rapid development and quality of the new facility. "This terminal has been built in just 90 days and has been inaugurated with all modern amenities. For drivers, conductors, and the general public, RO drinking water and a large EV charging centre have been set up here," he said. The launch of the 105 electric buses from the Narela depot marks a significant leap in Delhi's efforts to reduce vehicular emissions while ensuring modern and accessible transport facilities for its residents. The newly-inaugurated bus terminal will serve as a critical node in the expanding electric public transit network of the national Capital and reduce traffic pollution in the years to come.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Now, travel to and from Rapid Metro stations in East Delhi on AC electric buses
In a bid to enhance last-mile connectivity for commuters using the Namo Bharat corridor, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has partnered with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to integrate electric air-conditioned buses with key stations in East Delhi, the NCRTC said in a statement. Under this initiative, three electric bus routes have been linked with Namo Bharat stations at New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar. Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange (DEVI) Scheme buses will be running on these routes. The identified routes include: -New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat Station to Anand Vihar ISBT -A second connecting Anand Vihar ISBT to Ashok Nagar Border -And a third route from Ashok Nagar Border to Mayur Vihar Phase-3 Paper Market. One of these routes begins directly from the New Ashok Nagar station. The buses will be operational between 6.30 am and 11 pm, and they connect a number of residential and commercial localities such as Chilla Village, Sapera Basti, New Kondli, Dallupura, Ghazipur Village and Mandi, Dharmshila Crossing and Trilokpuri to the Namo Bharat network. This integration aims to make high-speed travel to Ghaziabad and Meerut more accessible and convenient, particularly for residents in these neighbourhoods, according to NCRTC. Currently, 55 km of the 82 km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor — from New Ashok Nagar to Meerut South — is operational with 11 stations. Trial runs are ongoing on the remaining stretches between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi, and between Meerut South and Modipuram. The full corridor is expected to be operational within the year.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
E-buses linked with rapid railstns for better last-mile link
New Delhi: To improve last-mile connectivity , Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) has integrated air-conditioned electric city buses operating on various routes in Delhi with the Namo Bharat stations . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Initially, three routes connected to the operational stations, New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar of the Delhi Section, were mutually identified. These buses, while operating on their usual routes, make a stop at Namo Bharat Stations' dedicated drop-off lanes, allowing commuters to easily board and deboard. The three identified routes include New Ashok Nagar Namo Bharat Station to Anand Vihar ISBT, Anand Vihar ISBT to Ashok Nagar Border, and Ashok Nagar Border to Mayur Vihar Phase-3 Paper Market. These buses operate on these routes between 6.30 am and 11 pm, connecting areas like Chilla Village, Sapera Basti, New Kondli, Dallupura, Ghazipur Village and Mandi, Dharamshila Crossing, and Trilok Puri to the Namo Bharat network. "This seamless integration has made high-speed travel to Ghaziabad and Meerut more accessible for residents in these localities," said an official of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), which is executing the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. The official said NCRTC was making continuous efforts to provide fast and environment-friendly travel options to and from Namo Bharat stations. "E-rickshaws and last-mile service providers like Rapido are already operating at several stations in Ghaziabad. Now, the integration of electric buses started under the Devi (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange) scheme marks another step forward in this direction," said the official. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This first- and last-mile connectivity encourages people to use public transport instead of private vehicles. This initiative will help in providing a long-term solution to the problems of traffic congestion and jams on the roads, along with environmental pollution, said the NCRTC official.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
New electric buses to not carry ads despite suggestion by CAG
The new electric buses set to be launched under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchange scheme will not carry advertisements, said a senior Transport Department official on Wednesday. The buses will bear the name of the scheme and cut-outs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, added the official. In its report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly last month, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had suggested increasing the non-fare revenue of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and highlighted 'missed opportunities' to generate revenue by carrying advertisements. 'There was a proposal to allot advertisement space on DTC buses. However, it was dropped,' said another official. The nine-metre feeder buses were ready to be inducted into the DTC fleet, but the government delayed the flag-off owing to the national mourning over Pope Francis's death. The fleet, comprising 330 e-buses, is likely to be flagged off from the Kushak Nallah depot next week.
