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New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Launch of Delhi e-buses put off due to mourning for Pope
NEW DELHI: The city government postponed the launch of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) on Tuesday following the Centre's declaration of national mourning in the wake of the passing of Pope Francis. The Delhi Transport Department officials said the inauguration will be announced with a revised date soon. DEVI buses, which were earlier proposed to be named 'Mohalla Buses' by the previous AAP government, will soon hit the road. These buses were undergoing trial runs on half a dozen routes over the past few months. In its first phase, 76 buses will be operated from three depots — Nangli, East Vinod Nagar, and Ghazipur. Each bus is designed to seat 23 passengers, with an additional standing capacity for 13 individuals. Importantly, six seats will be reserved for women, and 25 per cent of the total seating will be made available free of cost under the Delhi government's Pink Pass scheme, aimed at encouraging safer and more affordable travel for women. The buses are powered by a battery system comprising six battery packs with a combined energy capacity of 196 kWh. A full charge can be completed in 45 minutes, providing a driving range of up to 200 km— sufficient for a full day's operations within city limits. The first operational route under the DEVI scheme, labelled MS-1, is planned to connect Akshardham Metro Station with the Mayur Vihar Phase-3 Paper Market. Key stops along this corridor include densely populated residential and commercial zones such as Trilokpuri, Kalyanpuri, and Ghazipur, offering much-needed connectivity to underserved areas. The fare structure will mirror that of the capital's existing fleet of air-conditioned buses, with tickets priced at Rs 10, Rs 15, Rs 20, and Rs 25 depending on the distance travelled.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt pushes green transit for narrow lanes
New Delhi: In a push towards strengthening last-mile connectivity , Delhi govt is set to launch more than 200 air-conditioned mini-electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) scheme. The nine-metre-long green-and-yellow 'DEVI' buses are equipped to navigate through narrow lanes and congested roads where standard 12-metre buses face manoeuvring challenges. Initially proposed as 'mohalla buses' by the previous AAP govt and announced in the 2023-24 Budget, the rollout of the fleet faced long delays and later underwent trial runs on select routes. The official launch by the new BJP govt, which was scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed in view of the declaration of national mourning following the demise of Pope Francis, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday. Transport minister Pankaj Singh said a new date would be declared soon. "BJP govt, under the vision of PM Narendra Modi, is committed to promoting green technology, and this is a step in that direction," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Officials said the mini buses are fitted with 23 passenger seats and have a standing capacity of 13 passengers. Six seats will be marked in pink and reserved exclusively for women. With a quick 45-minute charging cycle, each bus can travel more than 200km. The fare is expected to be in line with Delhi govt's existing AC buses, likely at Rs 10, 15, 20 and 25. Women will be able to travel free using the pink pass, an official said. The buses feature images of PM Modi and CM Gupta. According to sources, about 100 bigger 12-metre buses, also displaying pictures of PM and CM, would be launched along with the smaller ones. In 2022, photos of former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and then transport minister Gahlot were used on public buses during an awareness campaign on lane driving. In Oct last year, DTC directed its depot managers to remove all 'political posters' from its buses and premises. Delhi govt in 2018 had informed the Supreme Court that the city requires 11,000 buses to meet its transportation needs. However, the current fleet of buses in Delhi, including both govt-run DTC and cluster bus services, stands at over 7,400, which falls short of the city's requirements, resulting in long waiting times for commuters. The DTC fleet currently has 1,231 AC CNG buses, 1,878 non-AC CNG buses, and 1,250 electric low-floor buses. Similarly, under the cluster bus service, there are 750 AC CNG buses, 1,997 non-AC CNG buses, and 379 electric buses. About 2,000 cluster and 3,000 DTC buses will be phased out this year, and electric buses will take their place. Officials said Delhi govt intends to deploy 900 electric buses in the coming months, as about 5,000 of 7,500 buses are due to be retired this year. According to the official, Delhi govt has placed orders for thousands of new buses to maintain adequate public transport services and ensure convenience of commuters.
News18
21-04-2025
- Business
- News18
Delhi To Roll Out 76 E-buses Under 'DEVI' Initiative, Will Boost Last-mile Connectivity
Published By : PTI Last Updated: According to officials, the first batch of these 76 buses will operate from the Ghazipur depot under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) initiative. In a boost to last-mile connectivity and sustainable transport, the Delhi government is set to roll out 76 electric buses from the Ghazipur depot starting Tuesday, transport department officials said. According to officials, the first batch of these 76 buses will operate from the Ghazipur depot under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) initiative. The electric bus service is aimed at strengthening feeder connectivity to metro stations and major Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus routes, with each vehicle expected to cover approximately 12 kilometres. Eight buses will run between Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal and Keshav Nagar Mukti Ashram, while six will ply on the Seemapuri–Old Delhi Railway Station route. Ten buses will connect the Mayur Vihar Phase III Paper Market and the Mori Gate Terminal. Additionally, eight buses will operate between Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal and Swaroop Nagar, while six will serve the Anand Vihar ISBT–Humdard Nagar and Sangam Vihar route. Fourteen buses will be deployed on the Anand Vihar ISBT–Kapashera Border route. The Nangloi and East Vinod Nagar depots are also expected to begin DEVI bus operations in the coming days. 'Tomorrow, Delhi will receive a special gift from the government. It is launching electric buses which have been named 'DEVI'. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will also be present on the occasion," said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. Previously known as the Mohalla Bus Service under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, the project has been rebranded by the newly formed BJP administration with operational and infrastructural enhancements aimed at improving commuter experience and urban mobility, officials said. The service, which had been delayed for several months, is designed to improve public transport accessibility across the city. Officials said most routes have already been finalised, and more will be added based on demand after reviewing the initial response. 'The idea is to cover shorter routes that connect interior streets with arterial roads, so these buses can operate in areas where larger buses cannot," said a transport department official, requesting anonymity. First Published:
India.com
21-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Delhi To Roll Out 76 Electric Buses Under DEVI Initiative To Boost Last-Mile Connectivity
New Delhi: In a boost to last-mile connectivity and sustainable transport, the Delhi government is set to roll out 76 electric buses from the Ghazipur depot starting Tuesday, transport department officials said. According to officials, the first batch of these 76 buses will operate from the Ghazipur depot under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) initiative. The electric bus service is aimed at strengthening feeder connectivity to metro stations and major Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus routes, with each vehicle expected to cover approximately 12 kilometres. Eight buses will run between Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal and Keshav Nagar Mukti Ashram, while six will ply on the Seemapuri–Old Delhi Railway Station route. Ten buses will connect the Mayur Vihar Phase III Paper Market and the Mori Gate Terminal. Additionally, eight buses will operate between Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal and Swaroop Nagar, while six will serve the Anand Vihar ISBT–Humdard Nagar and Sangam Vihar route. Fourteen buses will be deployed on the Anand Vihar ISBT–Kapashera Border route. The Nangloi and East Vinod Nagar depots are also expected to begin DEVI bus operations in the coming days. "Tomorrow, Delhi will receive a special gift from the government. It is launching electric buses, which have been named 'DEVI'. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will also be present on the occasion," said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. Previously known as the Mohalla Bus Service under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, the project has been rebranded by the newly formed BJP administration with operational and infrastructural enhancements aimed at improving commuter experience and urban mobility, officials said. The service, which had been delayed for several months, is designed to improve public transport accessibility across the city. Officials said most routes have already been finalised, and more will be added based on demand after reviewing the initial response. "The idea is to cover shorter routes that connect interior streets with arterial roads, so these buses can operate in areas where larger buses cannot," said a transport department official, requesting anonymity.
