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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Govt plans to roll out 100 electric inter-state buses linking 17 routes to Delhi
New Delhi: Soon, you may travel to Haridwar, Ayodhya, Rishikesh, Meerut and Baghpat in electric buses run by Delhi govt. Plans are in place to roll out 100 electric inter-state buses, which will connect seventeen routes to the national capital. A senior official of Delhi Transport Corporation said that the buses would cover areas between 250 and 300 km from the city. The routes are also likely to include Shimla, Lucknow, Aligarh and Jaipur. The decision was taken during a DTC board meeting on Friday. Transport minister Pankaj Singh said, "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." The initiative is part of the govt's "Viksit Sankalp Patra" vision, aligning with the broader goals of Green Delhi, Clean Delhi. These e-buses will be operated by existing DTC drivers, ensuring continuity and efficient utilisation of workforce resources, said govt. The board also presented a plan to enhance DTC's non-fare revenue through advertisements on buses. While the corporation plans to earn Rs 5 crore annually from advertisements, efforts are underway to bring more buses under ad coverage, aiming to multiply advertising revenue significantly. 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 Singh said, "The e-bus facility will not only improve access to neighbouring areas and pilgrimage hubs but also reduce pollution levels in Delhi." Earlier, DTC ran regular buses to areas in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan, but began discontinuing services from 2001 onwards as its fleet switched entirely to CNG, which is not easily available in these states, making long-distance travel almost impossible. By 2010, DTC's interstate operations became limited to NCR because, on average, a CNG-run low-floor bus has a range of about 250 km per fill. A DTC official said that most commuters preferred the interstate bus services over buses of other state transport corporations. "Back then, DTC buses connected Delhi to several cities, including Jaipur, Chandigarh, Udaipur, Shimla and Haridwar," he added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
