DTC to Add 100 More Electric Buses by March-End or First Week of April: Officials
2 years ago

DTC to Add 100 More Electric Buses by March-End or First Week of April: Officials

News 18  

The Delhi Transport Corporation is likely to add 100 more electric buses to its fleet by March-end or the first week of April, officials said on Sunday. “We will get 100 electric buses by March-end or the first week of April. The 100 new electric buses will be the first of 1,500 that will be inducted into the Transport department’s fleet by the end of 2023, taking their total number to 1,800. While flagging off the electric buses in January, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said 80 per cent of Delhi’s total fleet will be electric by the end of 2025.

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Delhi Transport Corporation to formalise plan to improve non-fare revenue
3 days, 13 hours ago

Delhi Transport Corporation to formalise plan to improve non-fare revenue

Hindustan Times  

Delhi transport minister Pankaj Singh on Saturday said that the department is taking a slew of measures to improve the financial health of the Delhi Transport Corporation, which suffered losses of more than ₹60,000 crore between 2015 and 2022 according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General. DTC has been asked to explore bus depot spaces where commercial …

New EV policy to focus on improving charging infrastructure in Delhi
6 days, 14 hours ago

New EV policy to focus on improving charging infrastructure in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to roll out a revamped Electric Vehicle policy from next month prioritising a massive expansion of charging infrastructure to address the critical shortage of stations and accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles. While Delhi currently lacks 100 kW stations, the policy mandates their installation in line with European standards, drastically reducing charging time …

Delhi Budget: Public transport gets boost with push for e-buses
1 week ago

Delhi Budget: Public transport gets boost with push for e-buses

Hindustan Times  

In a major push to transform urban mobility, the Delhi government has unveiled a robust ₹12,952-crore budget allocation for public transport—nearly 13% of the total budget—more than doubling last year’s outlay. The comprehensive package aims to bolster “seamless connectivity” through the addition of 5,000 new electric buses, extensive metro expansion, and targeted welfare measures for transport workers, positioning Delhi to …

Delhi Transport Corporation loses Rs 1,700 crore due to stalled fare hike
1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi Transport Corporation loses Rs 1,700 crore due to stalled fare hike

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Transport Corporation has suffered a staggering revenue loss of approximately Rs 1,700 crore since 2016 due to its failure to revise bus fares, according to the latest Comptroller and Auditor General report tabled in the Delhi assembly on Monday. Despite several requests from DTC to the Delhi government, including proposals in 2010, 2012, and later in …

DTC's liabilities rose to ₹37,000 cr in 5 yrs: CAG report
1 week, 2 days ago

DTC's liabilities rose to ₹37,000 cr in 5 yrs: CAG report

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi Transport Corporation's liabilities rose from ₹28,263 crore in 2015-16 to ₹65,274 crore in 2021-22, as it incurred operational losses of more than ₹14,000 crore during the same period, according to a CAG report tabled in the Assembly on Monday. DTC's liabilities rose to ₹ 37,000 cr in 5 yrs: CAG report Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta …

Watch: Gearing up for electric public transport: Tamil Nadu’s case
2 weeks ago

Watch: Gearing up for electric public transport: Tamil Nadu’s case

The Hindu  

As has been pointed out in earlier episodes of this show, the transport sector is also the second largest contributor to carbon emissions in India. Several States nationwide, have been attempting to decarbonise it with multipronged strategies – one of them is to reduce public transport’s carbon footprint. Come April, Chennai’s residents would be introduced to a new fleet of …

Delhi-Noida airport travel made easy with new AC electric bus service
2 weeks ago

Delhi-Noida airport travel made easy with new AC electric bus service

India Today  

In a major development aimed at enhancing connectivity, the Delhi government and Noida International Airport authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to introduce air-conditioned electric buses between Delhi and the upcoming Jewar Airport. ROUTE DETAILS AND PICK-UP POINTS The newly proposed electric bus service will operate from Delhi to Noida International Airport, covering a distance of approximately 75-85 km. …

Will Free Bus Service For Women Continue In Delhi? Delhi Transport Minister Says THIS
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Will Free Bus Service For Women Continue In Delhi? Delhi Transport Minister Says THIS

ABP News  

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh announced a series of key measures on Tuesday, March 18, to strengthen the capital's public transport system. He revealed that from April 1, new electric buses will start operating on Delhi’s roads, improving connectivity for commuters. He added that starting April 1, the city will gradually expand the bus fleet each week based on …

Delhi government to introduce stricter EV policy, mandating electric vehicles for third-car buyers
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi government to introduce stricter EV policy, mandating electric vehicles for third-car buyers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is set to introduce stricter measures to promote electric mobility in the capital, with a new policy mandating that any household purchasing a third four-wheeler must opt for an electric vehicle. As per the draft policy, from August this year, the government will stop registering non-electric passenger and carrier three-wheelers, ensuring that all autorickshaws older …

India's push for electric public transport faces hurdles as sales fall in FY25
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India's push for electric public transport faces hurdles as sales fall in FY25

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's electrification push in public transportation is slowing, with electric bus sales in FY25 set to show only a nominal increase compared with the year before. With only a fortnight to the end of the the financial year, electric bus sales stood at 3,124 units in FY25, about 400 units fewer than the previous fiscal, the government's Vahan …

HRTC to purchase 250 diesel buses: Himachal Dy CM
2 weeks, 6 days ago

HRTC to purchase 250 diesel buses: Himachal Dy CM

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Road Transport Corporation is buying 250 diesel buses and 100 tempo travellers, told deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the transport portfolio, in response to the question raised by BJP MLA from Naina Devi Randhir Sharma. Himachal deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri The deputy CM said the state government is buying electric buses through NABARD, but as …

State to induct 14,750 electric buses
3 weeks, 4 days ago

State to induct 14,750 electric buses

The Hindu  

The State government aims to induct 14,750 electric buses into its fleet as a priority during the year 2025 – 26. Along with this, 1,000 new diesel buses will also be added to the fleets of the four road transport corporations under the Gross Cost Contract model. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated the government’s earlier commitment to stand guarantee for loans …

Delhi to get over 1,000 electric buses this month
1 month ago

Delhi to get over 1,000 electric buses this month

Hindustan Times  

Delhi will get at least 1,000 new electric buses by the end of March to replace its existing aging fleet of CNG buses, transport minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Saturday. A batch of 1,000 CNG buses, mostly under the cluster bus service, reached their end of life of 10 years in June last year but then transport minister Kailash …

Delhi: No refuelling for vehicles older than 15 years
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1 month ago

Delhi: No refuelling for vehicles older than 15 years

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:From providing over 1,000 electric buses for the city to not giving petrol to vehicles older than 15 years at fuel stations are some of the measures taken by the BJP-ruled Delhi government in its bid to reduce the national capital's hazardous levels of pollution. In addition to restricting fuel supply to older vehicles, Mr Sirsa announced that all …

Delhi to get over 1,000 electric buses this month: Transport minister
1 month ago

Delhi to get over 1,000 electric buses this month: Transport minister

India TV News  

Delhi to get over 1,000 electric buses this month: Transport minister Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the government is working on a recovery plan and aims to turn the sector profitable within a year. Newly appointed Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Saturday told PTI that the government is working towards making the transport sector profitable within …

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP government set to introduce electric buses for devotees
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP government set to introduce electric buses for devotees

India TV News  

Ahead of the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government is set to introduce a fleet of electric buses to ensure smooth transportation for the millions of devotees expected to visit Prayagraj for the grand religious event. Ajit Kumar Singh, General Manager Technical of Uttar Pradesh Transport Corporation, shared that the buses will be deployed on a range of …

Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian EV market likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030, will create THIS many jobs

India TV News  

Union minister Nitin Gadkari today said the Indian electric vehicle market potential is likely to touch Rs 20 lakh crore and it will create around 5 crore jobs across the entire EV ecosystem by 2030. Addressing the '8th Catalyst Conference on Sustainability of E-Vehicle Industry - Evexpo 2024', Gadkari said the estimated electric vehicles finance market size will be around …

Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mumbai transport: BEST to add 1,300 e-buses to its fleet

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking received a boost on Monday, as in the first day of the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that 1,300 electric buses will be added to its fleet soon. Meanwhile, before Fadnavis’s announcement, BEST had placed orders for 2,300 buses, which include 2100 AC single-decker …

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PMI Electro to supply 250 electric buses to Mumbai municipality

Live Mint  

Delhi-based PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Pvt Ltd will supply 250 electric buses to Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking, which operates the financial capital's bus services, in different lots by the end of the second quarter of FY26, according to a company press release. A total of ₹4,391 crore is allocated for the procurement of 14,028 electric buses by …

Delhi strengthens EV push with 25 new low-cost charging stations
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi strengthens EV push with 25 new low-cost charging stations

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday inaugurated 25 low-cost EV charging stations in Mayur Vihar Phase-1, officials said. Delhi strengthens EV push with 25 new low-cost charging stations The move is part of the Delhi government's broader strategy to combat pollution and promote the use of electric vehicles, reinforcing the …

Delhi CM Atishi Inspects 150 Mohalla Buses; Here's When They Will Be Launched
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi CM Atishi Inspects 150 Mohalla Buses; Here's When They Will Be Launched

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi inspected the Union Territory's latest transport initiative — Mohalla Bus. #WATCH | Delhi CM Atishi visits and inspects Mohalla bus services pic.twitter.com/ckD9YEsEte — ANI December 3, 2024 After the inspection, Atishi said: "Delhi's unique Mohalla buses are 9 metres long and have low floors. #DelhiNews pic.twitter.com/UIvQVYYdMy — Press Trust of India December 3, 2024 She said …

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase
4 months ago

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

India TV News  

Amid a series of decisions announced during the state cabinet meeting held today, the Delhi government on Thursday also declared the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till March 31, 2025. "The Delhi Cabinet has today decided to restart the stalled "Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy." Till 2019-20, only 4% of the vehicles registered in Delhi were electric vehicles, but …

Delhi govt launches new bus services for students in underserved areas: Check routes, timings
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi govt launches new bus services for students in underserved areas: Check routes, timings

India TV News  

In a significant move, the Delhi government has launched two bus routes for school children and increased the frequency of an existing one to the public transportation facility, particularly in underserved areas. Two new bus routes introduced On Sunday, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, in the presence of Bijwasan MLA Bhupinder Singh Joon, flagged off the 892 SPL, a dedicated bus …

Delhi Transport Corporation to train drivers to restart buses after breakdowns
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Transport Corporation to train drivers to restart buses after breakdowns

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In response to the frequent traffic jams caused by bus breakdowns, the Delhi Transport Corporation has launched a new training initiative for its drivers. The program equips them with tools and techniques to quickly move dysfunctional buses off the road without relying on cranes, ensuring smoother traffic flow during breakdowns. The move comes after Delhi Traffic Police recently …

Switch Mobility to roll out ultra low-floor e-buses to STCs soon
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Switch Mobility to roll out ultra low-floor e-buses to STCs soon

The Hindu  

Switch Mobility, the EV arm of Ashok Leyland, will start delivering more than 1,200 ultra low-floor buses and 100 inter-city buses in the coming months, said CEO Mahesh Babu. “We are gearing up to launch EiV12 ultra low-floor buses and EiV inter-city buses in the next one month for couple of state transport corporations,” Mr. Babu said during an interaction. …

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses
8 months ago

Delhi gets 320 more e-buses

Hindustan Times  

Delhi government on Tuesday inducted 320 new 12-metre electric buses into its public bus fleet, bringing the total number of buses in the city’s fleet to 7,683, out of which 1,970 are electric buses now, officials said. Delhi has been operating 1,650 electric buses since January 2022, which have collectively travelled over 112 million kilometres, saving more than 91,000 tonnes …

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution
8 months ago

Delhi LG flags off 320 electric buses, says they will strengthen fight against pollution

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday flagged off 320 electric buses, taking the number of such buses in the city to 1,970. Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, who was also present at the event, said Delhi has now become the first city in India and the third across the world to have the highest number of electric …

320 new e-buses to hit Delhi roads on July 30, says transport min
8 months ago

320 new e-buses to hit Delhi roads on July 30, says transport min

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is set to induct 320 new air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses into the city’s public bus fleet on Tuesday, increasing the total number of such buses to 1,970, transport department officials aware of the development said on Saturday. The newly inducted e-buses are differently-abled-friendly, noise-free and equipped with GPS, CCTV, and panic buttons connected to a two-way centralised command and …

Send only less-polluting buses to Delhi region, non-NCR states told
9 months, 1 week ago

Send only less-polluting buses to Delhi region, non-NCR states told

Hindustan Times  

Buses from five states coming to Delhi and National Capital Region will have to transition to electric, CNG or BS VI by the end of the year to reduce vehicular emissions in the region, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR has said in an order. The document said the deadline to switch to cleaner fuels for inter-city buses …

Malfunctioning buses disrupt traffic at places in Delhi
1 year ago

Malfunctioning buses disrupt traffic at places in Delhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Three buses experienced breakdowns in different areas of south Delhi, causing disruptions in vehicular traffic along MB Road on Monday, officials said. “Traffic is affected on MB Road in the carriageway from Khanpur towards Hamdard due to breakdown of three buses near Batra Hospital, Pipal Chowk and Hamdard T-Point respectively,” they wrote on X. Additionally, traffic was also …

Delhi EV policy extended till May
1 year ago

Delhi EV policy extended till May

The Hindu  

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday announced that the Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, will be extended till the end of May. All current incentives and subsidies remain intact, and any vehicles purchased from January 1 onwards will be eligible for the benefits under this extension, a Delhi government statement said. Comments and suggestions from various stakeholders are currently being …

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025
1 year ago

Delhi govt says power subsidy to continue till March 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved the extension of the power subsidy scheme for the financial year 2024-25. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, it was announced that the scheme would be in force till March 31, 2025, even as Kejriwal and power minister Atishi alleged the Opposition has made repeated attempts to derail the Aam Aadmi …

Delhi Budget: Transport decelerated with 40% budget cut...
1 year ago

Delhi Budget: Transport decelerated with 40% budget cut...

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Public transport, the city’s lifeline, saw a major decline in budget allocation in fiscal provisions for 2024-25. The Delhi government has allocated 5,702 crore to the transport sector and related infrastructure, a reduction of 39% from the previous fiscal year, when the government had set aside Rs 9,337 crores in 2023-24 for this sector. Atishi, presenting the budget, …

Economic survey: EVs increase from 34,000 to 144k in 1 year in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Economic survey: EVs increase from 34,000 to 144k in 1 year in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The total number of electric vehicles in the Capital has increased four times in the last year from around 34,000 to over 144,000, according to the Delhi government’s Economic Survey released on Friday. According to the Delhi government’s plan announced by the transport minister Kailash Gahlot earlier, the transport department is expected to have a fleet of 10,480 buses by …

'Delhi Becomes City With Highest Number Of eBuses': CM Kejriwal Flags Off 350 More Vehicles
1 year, 1 month ago

'Delhi Becomes City With Highest Number Of eBuses': CM Kejriwal Flags Off 350 More Vehicles

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a move to combat pollution, Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday flagged off 350 more electric buses. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hailed the milestone achievement, lauding Delhi's status as the first city in the nation to boast such a substantial fleet of electric buses. Delhi CM …

Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena flag off 350 e-buses
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena flag off 350 e-buses

India TV News  

Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena flag off 350 e-buses 350 electric buses were added to the Delhi government's electric bus fleet after which the total number of electric buses rose to 1,650 in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off 350 e-buses today, for the national capital. The …

Budget 2024: Govt to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra, says Sitharaman
1 year, 2 months ago

Budget 2024: Govt to expand electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infra, says Sitharaman

Live Mint  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim Budget 2024-25. Sitharaman said that the government will expand the electric vehicle ecosystem to support charging infrastructure. On January 22, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the development and adoption of electric vehicles play a pivotal role in India's transition to a …

Haryana plans to hire electric, CNG buses under kilometre scheme
1 year, 2 months ago

Haryana plans to hire electric, CNG buses under kilometre scheme

Hindustan Times  

Haryana transport department is set to hire 1,000 green-compliant electric, CNG and diesel variant buses under the kilometre scheme with chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar giving approval to the proposal, according to official records. A committee headed by additional chief secretary and comprising ACS and principal secretary in a meeting held on August 3, 2023, had allowed the state transport …

Electric buses will hit Chennai roads by the middle of this year
1 year, 2 months ago

Electric buses will hit Chennai roads by the middle of this year

The Hindu  

In a few months, commuters in the city can travel on electric buses. A senior official said the bids were called on January 11 for 100 buses — 12 metres long, low-floored and air-conditioned — for the Metropolitan Transport Corporation. The bus will have On-Bus Intelligent Transport Systems for route-mapping through the Global Positioning System, the driver console with automatic …

Big spurt in pvt electric car sales in Delhi, reveals data from 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Big spurt in pvt electric car sales in Delhi, reveals data from 2023

Hindustan Times  

The sale of private electric cars in Delhi has witnessed a huge jump over the last two years, according to the data released by the Delhi government. New Delhi, India - July 20, 2020: A view of a public electric vehicle charging plaza during its inauguration at Chemsford Club parking, on Rafi Marg in New Delhi, India, on Monday, July …

Delhi govt. to extend EV policy for another three months
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi govt. to extend EV policy for another three months

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has decided to extend its EV policy by another three months till March 31, according to Transport Department officials. Earlier in October, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot had told The Hindu that the policy will be given an extension of six months as his government is in the process ofreformulating the scheme to give additional incentives to people …

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru will get 1,400 new electric buses by April 2024: Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that 1,400 new electric buses will be included into the fleet of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April 2024. In an effort to promote green mobility in the city, the Chief Minister flagged off 100 electric buses in Bengaluru today and took a brief trip along with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. The …

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM
1 year, 3 months ago

By April, 1,400 new electric buses will be inducted in BMTC: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that 1,400 new electric buses will be added to the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation by April next year. "So far, Karnataka women have undertaken 120 crore rides in state transport buses for free since the launch of the Shakti scheme. The new electric buses have been added to promote public transport services …

Kejriwal, L-G flag off fleet of 500 e-buses; on track to meet 2025 target: CM
1 year, 3 months ago

Kejriwal, L-G flag off fleet of 500 e-buses; on track to meet 2025 target: CM

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant-Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday flagged off 500 electric buses, taking their number in the city’s bus fleet to 1,300. The Delhi government intends to induct around 8,000 electric buses by 2025, which will constitute 80% of the city’s 10,000-strong bus fleet by then, Mr. Kejriwal said. ‘To help curb pollution’ Transport Minister Kailash …

Delhi LG Saxena, CM Kejriwal flag off 500 electric buses, fleet now at 1,300
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi LG Saxena, CM Kejriwal flag off 500 electric buses, fleet now at 1,300

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 500 electric buses here on Thursday, taking the number of such buses in the national capital to 1,300. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during the flagging off ceremony of 500 new electric buses The Delhi government said the capital has the …

Cabs, delivery vehicles in Delhi to go electric by 2030, as LG notifies Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme
1 year, 4 months ago

Cabs, delivery vehicles in Delhi to go electric by 2030, as LG notifies Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme

Firstpost  

Delhi’s LG VK Saxena has approved the ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023’. This mandates a swift transition of commercial vehicle fleets used by aggregators, delivery services, and e-commerce companies to electric vehicles after 2030 In a significant move towards promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable mobility, the Delhi government has unveiled the ‘Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator …

Policy to run cab-like buses in Delhi notified
1 year, 4 months ago

Policy to run cab-like buses in Delhi notified

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Interested aggregators can now apply for their license by submitting details to the transport department. The Delhi government has notified the premium bus aggregator scheme paving the way for people to avail “cab-like” services on buses, wherein they can reserve seats in premium air-conditioned buses remotely through mobile apps, according to officials aware of the matter. The new …

Delhi govt gives green signal to scheme for premium bus service to reduce air pollution
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi govt gives green signal to scheme for premium bus service to reduce air pollution

India TV News  

The Delhi government has given the green signal to a scheme for a premium bus service that intends to reduce intracity usage of private vehicles and help cut down pollution. According to the scheme, a licence holder shall ensure that no premium bus will be engaged or acquired with a registration date beyond three years from the date of notification …

Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi EV policy draft ready, to be placed in Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The draft of the fresh Delhi Electric Vehicle policy, 2020, is ready, and will be presented before the cabinet after discussions with the state transport minister Kailash Gahlot, transport department officials involved in the drafting process said on Saturday. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy -- one of the flagship plans of Delhi’s Aam Aadmi Party government -- was aimed at …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG VK Saxena flag off 400 electric buses in national capital
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG VK Saxena flag off 400 electric buses in national capital

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday flagged off 400 new electric buses in the national capital in a move toward sustainable and eco-friendly urban transportation. The Delhi government has placed orders for a total of 1,500 electric buses, out of which 921 buses have received subsidies under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid …

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