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India Today
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
DTC launches electric bus service from Delhi to 17 cities. Know more
Delhiites can now travel to nearby cities in a greener way, as the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has launched electric bus services connecting the national capital to 17 cities across seven states. These buses are part of the government's push for clean mobility and inter-state connectivity, and they're ready to roll electric inter-state bus routes cover destinations in Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Chandigarh. These are cities that see high footfall from Delhi, especially for work, tourism, and family ARE THESE BUSES GOING?DTC has planned special bus services to key Hindu pilgrimage sites, including Ayodhya, Haridwar, and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The plan also includes Sikh religious destination Amritsar. Apart from religious sites, DTC will operate electric bus services to important regional cities as well. These include Dehradun and Haldwani in Uttarakhand; Lucknow, Agra, Bareilly, and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh; Jaipur, Bikaner, and Alwar in Rajasthan; and Patiala and Chandigarh in TRAVEL, CLEANER AIRThe fares for these electric buses are kept affordable, Rs 269 from Delhi to Agra and Rs 355 to Jaipur, for instance. Passengers can book their tickets both online and at ISBT service is operated under the 'gross cost model,' where the private operators are responsible for providing buses, drivers, and maintenance. The DTC, meanwhile, will take care of operational scheduling and fare STATIONS, READY AND RUNNINGadvertisementElectric buses come with their own requirements, and the Delhi government has already geared up. Dedicated electric bus charging stations have been installed at the Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) in Sarai Kale Khan, Kashmere Gate, and Anand Vihar. These will support daily operations and help maintain schedule officials have also said that each bus will have real-time tracking, comfortable seating, and better air suspension, making journeys smoother than your usual diesel-powered DEAL WITH SERVICE EXPANSIONDelhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has recently proposed the purchase of 30 fully built, air-conditioned electric standard-floor buses, along with 10 chargers and a 10-year Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC). The deal is likely to be awarded to a private company. According to the Delhi government, the decision is part of the "Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra-2025" initiative. The goal is to modernise inter-state bus services while making them environmentally DTC had operated services to neighbouring states like Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, and Bihar. Now, there is a renewed focus on restarting inter-state bus services from Delhi to 17 routes, including Rishikesh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jammu, and Chandigarh. This plan aims to not only offer better travel facilities to passengers but also become a potential revenue stream for the Delhi government.- Ends
Hindustan Times
29-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: State disability commissioner directs UT to expedite work to improve bus stand accessibility
The Chandigarh State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has issued strict directions to the UT administration for the timely implementation of accessibility features at Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) at Sector 17 and 43. The directions were issued while hearing a matter filed by advocate Shiv C Bhola on Thursday. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025. (HT File) Having a benchmark disability, Bhola highlighted that on visiting the railway counter in ISBT-17, he found the railway counter on the second floor without ramp, tactile tiles, handrails at improper height and no accessible bathrooms as per standard norms. In his complaint filed under Section 80 of the Right of Persons with Disability Act, 2016, he highlighted that there are no accessibility measures opted in the bus stand i.e. no braille enabled sign board, no audio visual announcement system, no reserved parking space with standard parking logo and the staff at railway counter being insensitive and rude to disabled person. During the earlier hearing held on June 20, 2025, representatives from the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) and engineering department appeared before the commission. CTU informed that the proposal for accessibility upgrades had been submitted to the engineering department on April 4, 2025. However, the architectural drawings necessary to implement the upgrades at ISBT-17 were still pending from the department of urban planning. Taking serious note of the delay, the commission directed the concerned officials to obtain and submit the drawings by July 10, 2025, ensuring no further deferment. Meanwhile, the engineering department confirmed that at ISBT-43, accessibility-related civil works such as laying of tactile tiles and construction of ramps have been completed. Photographic evidence and a written affidavit from the responsible SDO were submitted to the commission. The commission also directed that the remaining issues mentioned in the petition be addressed promptly upon receipt of required documents from the urban planning department. The next hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2025.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
DTC to allow advertisement space at 16 bus terminals
In a push to increase its 'non-fare revenue', the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will auction advertisement rights at 16 major bus terminals across the Capital. With high footfall and prominent road visibility, these sites will be monetised through wall wraps and digital screens. According to a tender floated by DTC, the advertising rights will be granted for a five-year term, with the option for annual extensions of up to five more years. Bidders can apply for wall wrap advertisements, digital screens, or both, and the highest bidder will be awarded the contract for each terminal. 'Apart from revenue generation, this creates avenues for public messaging, civic campaigns, and brand visibility at some of the city's busiest locations,' said Delhi transport minister Pankaj Singh. 'We are trying to recover DTC from years of losses and turn it into a profit-making venture that can serve commuters better.' Singh added that DTC is exploring several avenues to recover past losses and boost its non-fare revenue. The monthly reserve license fee for digital screens ranges from ₹1.22 lakh to ₹2.24 lakh, while fees for wall wraps start at ₹28,834 at Ambedkar Stadium Terminal and go up to ₹3.9 lakh at Nehru Place Terminal. Screen sizes will range from 3 to 18 square metres and must receive structural certification before installation. Bidders will be required to comply with the Outdoor Advertisement Policy (OAP) 2017 and share 50% of the revenue with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). This initiative is part of a broader strategy by DTC to diversify revenue sources, as reported by HT on April 10. Earlier this year, the corporation announced plans to generate ₹18 crore through advertisements on buses and bus shelters. Other proposals include monetising unipoles (single-pole advertising boards), bus body wraps, wall wraps, and digital screens. DTC is also considering leasing commercial space at depots, while the transport department plans to redevelop the Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan, and Anand Vihar. A senior DTC official said the current focus is on fixed infrastructure, such as terminal boundary walls and enclosed spaces, which remain underutilised. Among the terminals listed in the tender are some of Delhi's busiest, including Nehru Place, Hauz Khas, Punjabi Bagh, Shahdara, and Uttam Nagar. Others include Mehrauli, Mangla Puri, Sultanpuri, Rohini Sector 22, Mangolpuri, Jal Vihar, Bindapur, Karawal Nagar, Ambedkar Stadium, Narela A-9, and Narela Dhiran Jhor. The last date for bid submission is June 20. A pre-bid meeting will be held on June 9, with clarifications due by June 12. The initiative comes against the backdrop of a damning performance audit of DTC by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled in the Delhi Assembly in March. The audit assessed DTC's performance from 2015-16 to 2021-22 and flagged cumulative losses of ₹60,741 crore by 2021-22, despite annual revenue grants from the Delhi government. The audit noted that DTC lacked a long-term business or perspective plan and had performed worse than other state transport undertakings and the national average. It also found that DTC had done little to augment non-fare revenue in recent years. 'No major initiatives were taken towards raising non-operational revenue,' the report had said, citing the non-recovery of ₹225.31 crore in rent for depots transferred to cluster buses, delays in awarding advertisement contracts, and failure to commercially utilise available depot space.
