Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches 500 EV Buses, DTC Fleet Touches 4,000

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi government on Sunday launched 500 electric buses, taking the total EV fleet of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 4,000.

She attended the launch of 500 EV buses and the Delhi–Panipat inter-state bus service at Ramlila Maidan.

Rekha Gupta said that Ramlila Maidan symbolises a turning point in Delhi’s political history, recalling how previous governments had “deceived the people and betrayed their trust” at the same venue. She added that it was now through Ramlila Maidan that her government had earned the confidence of Delhi’s citizens and presented them with a promise of development.

VIDEO | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attends the launch of 500 EV buses and the Delhi–Panipat inter-state bus service

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“This step will not only boost transportation and connectivity in the city but also help in cutting down air pollution,” Gupta said at the launch event which was also attended by BJP president Nitin Nabin.

She said by 2028, the DTC plans to increase its total bus fleet to 14,000. “These EV buses will help improving the air quality and the transport needs of the city. These are AC buses, low-floor with panic buttons and several other features,” she added.

Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said that three inter-state bus services connecting Delhi and Panipat have also been launched.

“Delhi government is constantly working on the transport sector. One such measure is providing last mile connectivity to residents. We have recently signed an MoU with Bharat Taxi in this regard and soon a new EV policy and an E-rickshaw policy will also be in place,” the chief minister said.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday spoke about the launch of 500 electric buses and the Delhi–Panipat inter-state bus service at Ramlila Maidan, saying the developments marked the beginning of a larger transformation.

He said the initiatives were “just the trailer” and that the “full picture is yet to come,” recalling that exactly one year ago the people of Delhi had given the Bharatiya Janata Party 48 seats.

Thanking the public for their support, Verma added that several projects had already been initiated and many more would be rolled out in the coming months.