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Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Chaos in Delhi as private bus fleet goes off-road
New Delhi: Delhi's public transport system is under mounting pressure as over 600 buses were pulled from service on Wednesday, leaving lakhs of daily commuters stranded across the capital. The crisis was triggered by the termination of contracts for 533 private CNG cluster buses operated under the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) and an ongoing strike by bus operators over unpaid salaries. According to officials, 613 buses in total, including around 80 buses from the Ghazipur depot—did not operate on July 16. This abrupt drop in fleet strength has intensified crowding at bus stops and caused delays on major routes, especially during peak commuting hours in the morning and evening. Delhi currently records around 40 lakh daily bus passengers, but with fewer buses on the road, many passengers are forced to wait longer and travel in overcrowded vehicles. The problem is particularly severe in areas that already suffered from limited frequency and connectivity. Until July 15, Delhi's combined bus fleet stood at 6,368 vehicles, which included 3,372 buses from Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and 2,996 from DIMTS. The DTC fleet comprised 1,170 CNG buses, 1,800 twelve-meter electric buses, and 402 nine-meter electric buses (Devi buses). DIMTS, on the other hand, operated 2,283 CNG buses, 380 electric buses, and 333 Devi buses. With the exit of 533 CNG cluster buses, the total number of operational buses has now fallen to 5,835, far below the estimated requirement of 11,000 to meet Delhi's public transport demands. The situation stems from the expiration of the bus contract on July 15. The dispute over the contract's renewal reached the Delhi High Court, which referred the matter to an arbitrator. On July 15, the arbitrator ruled that the contract period had not been extended, though the Delhi government is free to enter into a new agreement if it chooses. However, the transition has been anything but smooth, as salary delays have triggered a strike among drivers and operators, compounding the shortage. This double blow,legal delays and worker unrest has left commuters facing significant inconvenience. Long queues, packed buses, and uncertainty have become the norm for Delhi's public transport users. Critics have also pointed fingers at the BJP-led Delhi government, questioning its preparedness and long-term planning. Although the government has announced its aim to electrify the entire bus fleet by 2027, progress has been limited. Only small nine-meter electric buses (Devi) have been introduced so far, with larger electric buses yet to make a visible impact on the ground.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Over 550 cluster buses taken off roads without replacement plan
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Wednesday withdrew over 550 cluster buses from service without any immediate replacement plan. Transporters of these buses alleged that many among them were still permitted to operate till 2027. 'From Seemapuri depot, our 68 buses are permitted to operate till 2026, while 68 more are valid till 2027,' said Raju from Antony Road Transport Solutions, which operates a swathe of cluster buses. The decision has raised concerns about disruption in the daily commute for thousands of passengers who relied on these buses. These orange cluster buses, operated under the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), had been plying several key routes in the city for over a decade. According to officials, the permits for these buses expired on July 15 and have not been renewed. The affected fleet includes 533 buses stationed at the depots of Seemapuri, Rajghat, and Najafgarh. These vehicles covered nearly 40 routes across Delhi, connecting Kashmere Gate ISBT, Dwarka, Uttam Nagar, Nehru Place, Kapashera, and parts of Central, South, and East Delhi. With their removal, the total number of DIMTS-operated buses has dropped from 3,200 to around 2,700. The move has drawn criticism from bus operators, who allege that the government's decision is aimed at clearing the path for a major vendor set to supply a large fleet of electric buses to DTC, potentially creating a monopoly. While transport officials have refused to comment on vendor influence, they have also not confirmed any timeline for the induction of replacement buses. 'Contracts of these buses could have been extended. They anyway run on CNG and are non-polluting vehicles. Besides, there is no immediate plan to induct EV buses as replacements. This will hugely affect commuters and the public transport system,' said Sanjay Samrat, President, Delhi Taxi Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
PM Modi flags off e-buses in Delhi to promote green urban mobility
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off a new fleet of electric buses under an initiative of the Delhi Government to promote clean and green urban mobility . Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi stated, 'Building a clean and green Delhi! Flagged off Electric Buses under an initiative of the Delhi Government aimed at boosting sustainable development and clean urban mobility. Additionally, this will also improve 'Ease of Living' for the people of Delhi.' As of May 2025, Delhi already boasts a substantial fleet of over 2,000 electric buses, comprising vehicles operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and those under the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) cluster scheme. The Delhi government has been aggressively expanding its electric bus network. In May 2025, 400 new electric buses were flagged off under the DEVi initiative , and plans are already in motion to introduce another 401 new electric buses by mid-June 2025. Looking ahead, the government has set a target of having approximately 5,500 electric buses in total by the end of 2025, which includes adding over 2,000 more electric buses within the current year.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Delhi's Bus Connectivity Crisis: Short Trips Highlight Need for Improved Neighbourhood Services, ET Infra
Advt Advt By Six in 10 daily trips made by commuters using public transport in Delhi are under 4 km, but most city buses operate on longer routes rather than providing robust connectivity within to a study conducted by International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the true potential of public transport can only be unlocked if transit services align with the short-distance mobility needs of commuters. The study, "Neighbourhood Public Transit Services: Situational Analysis of Bus-Based Public Transport Supply in Delhi," proposes a neighbourhood-level approach for expanding bus services, especially through the deployment of smaller electric buses designed to serve short, intrazonal study presents a spatially granular analysis of bus-based public transport availability across the national capital territory. By leveraging geographic information systems, ward-level data, and transport route information from DTC and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System, which runs cluster buses, the study concluded that 31% of urban neighbourhoods in Delhi fall outside a 500-metre radius of a public bus stop, a threshold recognised as the standard for walkable access under India's transit-oriented development Delhi made important strides in expanding its metro network and introducing new buses under govt's initiatives, ICCT in its study asserted that access to low-cost, reliable neighbourhood mobility remained limited for many. "Nearly one-third of Delhi's urban area lacks convenient access to formal bus services. For thousands of residents, daily mobility often involves long walks or costly last-mile connections, conditions that discourage public transport use and contribute to congestion and pollution," the study pointed identified Deoli, Jaitpur, Sangam Vihar, Mustafabad, Ghonda, Sainik Enclave, Hari Nagar Extension and Prem Nagar among the most underserved municipal wards in the capital. These areas house a large number of unauthorised colonies and have a labyrinth of narrow lanes and bylanes that cannot be catered to by full-length buses currently operated by DTC and Delhi has extensive and vast public transport connectivity, it lacks accessibility in dense urban settlements where a traditional 12m city bus cannot operate with ease. "By aligning route design with localised demand patterns and physical constraints such as road widths, the study strongly advocates short-distance, high-frequency neighbourhood buses tailored to Delhi's complex urban fabric," ICCT said, recommending that smaller 9-metre neighbourhood buses on roads seven metres or wider should be study pointed out that Delhi govt recently launched Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (Devi) buses, a fleet of smaller electric buses intended to serve as last-mile and intra-zonal connectors across areas that cannot accommodate traditional 12-metre buses."First-and last-mile connectivity and the need to serve low-density or hard-to-reach areas are critical challenges that hinder the scaling up of bus services in cities. To address these issues, cities around the world introduced neighbourhood-level bus services, such as 'Community Buses' in Japan, 'Neighbourhood Circulators' in the United States, and Quartiersbusse in Germany. In India, Devi bus is a similar innovation, with Delhi govt piloting such a service in the city," said ICCT India's managing director Amit Bhatt."If successful, this scheme would not only benefit Delhi but also have a strong ripple effect across other cities in the country," he added.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
6 In 10 Daily Trips Under 4km: Why Delhi's Transit Leaves Many Behind
New Delhi: Six in 10 daily trips made by commuters using public transport in Delhi are under 4 km, but most city buses operate on longer routes rather than providing robust connectivity within neighbourhoods. According to a study conducted by International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the true potential of public transport can only be unlocked if transit services align with the short-distance mobility needs of commuters. The study, "Neighbourhood Public Transit Services: Situational Analysis of Bus-Based Public Transport Supply in Delhi," proposes a neighbourhood-level approach for expanding bus services, especially through the deployment of smaller electric buses designed to serve short, intrazonal routes. The study presents a spatially granular analysis of bus-based public transport availability across the national capital territory. By leveraging geographic information systems, ward-level data, and transport route information from DTC and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System, which runs cluster buses, the study concluded that 31% of urban neighbourhoods in Delhi fall outside a 500-metre radius of a public bus stop, a threshold recognised as the standard for walkable access under India's transit-oriented development policy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo While Delhi made important strides in expanding its metro network and introducing new buses under govt's initiatives, ICCT in its study asserted that access to low-cost, reliable neighbourhood mobility remained limited for many. "Nearly one-third of Delhi's urban area lacks convenient access to formal bus services. For thousands of residents, daily mobility often involves long walks or costly last-mile connections, conditions that discourage public transport use and contribute to congestion and pollution," the study pointed out. It identified Deoli, Jaitpur, Sangam Vihar, Mustafabad, Ghonda, Sainik Enclave, Hari Nagar Extension and Prem Nagar among the most underserved municipal wards in the capital. These areas house a large number of unauthorised colonies and have a labyrinth of narrow lanes and bylanes that cannot be catered to by full-length buses currently operated by DTC and DIMTS. While Delhi has extensive and vast public transport connectivity, it lacks accessibility in dense urban settlements where a traditional 12m city bus cannot operate with ease. "By aligning route design with localised demand patterns and physical constraints such as road widths, the study strongly advocates short-distance, high-frequency neighbourhood buses tailored to Delhi's complex urban fabric," ICCT said, recommending that smaller 9-metre neighbourhood buses on roads seven metres or wider should be deployed. The study pointed out that Delhi govt recently launched Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (Devi) buses, a fleet of smaller electric buses intended to serve as last-mile and intra-zonal connectors across areas that cannot accommodate traditional 12-metre buses. "First-and last-mile connectivity and the need to serve low-density or hard-to-reach areas are critical challenges that hinder the scaling up of bus services in cities. To address these issues, cities around the world introduced neighbourhood-level bus services, such as 'Community Buses' in Japan, 'Neighbourhood Circulators' in the United States, and Quartiersbusse in Germany. In India, Devi bus is a similar innovation, with Delhi govt piloting such a service in the city," said ICCT India's managing director Amit Bhatt. "If successful, this scheme would not only benefit Delhi but also have a strong ripple effect across other cities in the country," he added.
