By the first week of April, Delhi will add 100 more electric buses to the DTC fleet.

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Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister, has previously released a roadmap for the procurement of electric buses, indicating ambitions to buy 1,500 such vehicles in 2023 alone.

Priya Singh

By Priya Singh

Oct 18, 2023 08:53 am IST
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Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister, has previously released a roadmap for the procurement of electric buses, indicating ambitions to buy 1,500 such vehicles in 2023 alone.

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The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is rapidly electrifying its fleet! According to recent sources, the DTC is planning to add 100 more electric buses to its fleet by the end of March or the first week of April. These latest acquisitions will bring the DTC's electric bus fleet to 400 vehicles.

Overall, this is a positive step forward for Delhi and a step toward a more sustainable future. This action suggests that the Delhi administration aims for a cleaner and greener future.

According to officials, the buses will be outfitted with cutting-edge security systems such as CCTV cameras and panic buttons, ensuring travellers' safety and comfort. After a few weeks of configuration and registration, the buses will be ready to hit the highways of the national capital.

But hold on, there's more! This is only the start. The 100 new electric buses are the first of 1,500 that will be added to the Transportation Department's fleet by the end of 2023, bringing the total to 1,800. The Delhi administration has set a goal of electrifying 80% of the city's total fleet by the end of 2025.

Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister, has previously released a roadmap for the procurement of electric buses, indicating ambitions to buy 1,500 such vehicles in 2023 alone. The government intends to purchase 6,380 electric buses by 2025.

Delhi's commitment to electrification is admirable and serves as a model for other cities to emulate. With the government's aggressive aims, it may expect to see considerable reductions in pollution and a cleaner, greener city in the coming years.

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