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Traffic chaos in capital? No surprise as nearly 80 ageing buses break down in Delhi daily: Police data
DTC buses in Delhi frequently break down, causing chaos. Plans to replace old buses with electric ones to alleviate the issue. The buses are crucial for NCR residents, carrying over 41 lakh passengers daily.
Delhi gets app-based bus service, DMRC completes 21 years
The Delhi Metro celebrated its 21st anniversary, marking significant growth since its inauguration in 2002. From an initial 8.4-km line with six stations, it has expanded to a network of 393 km and 288 stations, making it one of the world's largest mass transit systems. Over the years, an additional 380 km of lines have been laid in the National Capital Region, and another 65 km is under construction.
Delhi govt to launch premium bus aggregator scheme to encourage upper middle class to use public transport: Kejriwal
The Delhi government plans to introduce a premium bus aggregator scheme to encourage the upper middle class to use public transport. Under the scheme, aggregators will need to operate air-conditioned buses with a minimum of nine seats and no standing passengers. The payment will be made digitally and the aggregators will have to maintain a fleet of at least 25 buses.
Delhi govt to soon launch mohalla bus scheme
The Delhi government is set to launch its 'mohalla' bus scheme in the coming months. The scheme aims to improve last-mile connectivity in congested areas by deploying shorter electric buses. The government plans to sign a contract for procuring these buses within the next week, with delivery expected in three to five months.
India, US join hands to launch 10,000 electric buses on Indian streets
The United States and India have launched a joint initiative to have 10,000 electric buses on Indian streets, with the aim of reducing carbon emissions and creating cleaner and healthier cities. The partnership will also mobilize financing for the electric bus fleet and promote international cooperation in the field of electric mobility.
Delhi expands electric bus fleet: 400 new buses flagged off
Delhi has added 400 new electric buses, bringing the total number of electric buses in the city to 800, making it the city with the highest number of electric buses in India. The Delhi government plans to have a fleet of 1,900 electric buses by the end of 2023 and aims for 80% of its total fleet, or 8,280 buses, to be electric by 2025. The addition of these electric buses is expected to save approximately 45,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually and contribute to a greener and cleaner Delhi.
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EV registrations in Delhi crosses one lakh mark
The number of registered electric vehicles (EVs) in Delhi has surpassed 1 lakh since the implementation of the city's EV policy in August 2020, with 65% of the total sales being two and three-wheelers. The Delhi Government is now planning to further incentivize the adoption of EVs by providing subsidies and cheaper charging facilities for government employees, to meet its target of ensuring 25% of new vehicle registrations are electric cars by 2024.
Delhi proposes premium bus aggregator scheme
It has been stated that after January 1, 2024 the induction of only electric buses shall be allowed. No CNG operated bus (even if having BS-VI compliance) shall be allowed to induct under this scheme.
App-based bus service scheme being sent to LG for approval, says Arvind Kejriwal
"Following the LG's approval, we will share the policy online for seeking public feedback," the chief minister said at a press conference. Arvind Kejriwal said the buses, which will be equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons and will be air conditioned, will encourage the middle and upper middle classes to use public transport.
35% drop in total vehicles on Delhi roads since ban on overage automobiles: Economic Survey
According to it, the total number of motor vehicles on Delhi roads in 2021-22 was 79.18 lakh, a 35.38 per cent decrease since the Delhi government banned diesel vehicles aged over 10 years and petrol vehicles which are more than 15 years old.
Delhi to add 100 electric buses to DTC fleet by April first week
The Delhi Transport Corporation is likely to add 100 more electric buses to its fleet by March-end or the first week of April. The new additions will take the Delhi Transport Corporation's (DTC) electric bus fleet to 400.
Delhi Metro to launch virtual shopping app with functions ranging from smart card recharging to cab, bike booking
Delhi Metro app will also provide last-mile connection, virtual store for shopping, and smart lockers at metro stations.
Delhi govt directed to complete installation of panic buttons, tracking devices in buses
The project is being implemented in the existing 5,541 buses (3,762 DTC and 1,679 cluster buses), the government informed the court. Panic buttons and Automatic Vehicle Location Tracking System (AVLTS) are being installed as well, Delhi govt informed the court.
CCTV cameras, panic buttons among features of newly inducted cluster buses in Delhi
The low-floor buses have pink seats for women and the live feed from the vehicles will be streamed to the Central Command and Control Centre (CCC), officials said.
Nearly 80 pc of Delhi's entire bus fleet to be electric by 2025: Arvind Kejriwal
"Orders have already been given for 1,500 buses that will be inducted by November - December. There are 153 e-buses running presently in Delhi and with today's buses, the fleet will be now 250. "Fifty more e-buses will be inducted by September," he said.
Hours after launch, electric bus breaks down on the way in Delhi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 150 new electric buses from Indraprastha Depot on Tuesday. However, one of them broke down after the temperature of the vehicle rose beyond the specified limit. The DTC, however, said the bus stopped because of an in-built security feature and was put back on the road within two hours after a team attended to it.
Travel in bus once a week, submit feedback: Delhi govt to Group A, B officers of DTC, transport dept
One of the 150 new electric buses, inducted in DTC's fleet on Tuesday, broke down owing to increase in the vehicle's temperature beyond the specified limit, hours after being flagged off from the Indraprastha Depot here. The Delhi Transport Corporation, however, said the bus stopped because of an in-built security feature and was put back on the road within two hours after a team attended to it.
150 e-buses inducted into DTC's fleet equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons
Earlier in the day, the electric buses were flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from the Indraprastha Depot here. DTC officials said it is after almost 11 years that the Delhi Transport Corporation has procured buses in such a large number. Kejriwal had flagged off a prototype of an electric bus in January this year.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal flags off 150 electric buses, commuters to get free rides for 3 days
The first e-bus was flagged off by Kejriwal in January this year. At that time, the chief minister had said 300 more such buses will soon join the public transport in the city. Terming the flag-off as the beginning of an era of the environment-friendly public transport system in the capital, the chief minister had said 2,000 electric buses will be procured by the government in the coming years.
Delhi govt approves induction of 1,500 low-floor electric buses in its public transportation fleet
Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) has identified four service providers through a competitive bidding process who will soon sign an agreement with DTC for setting up the EV charging/battery swapping stations in these locations. The DTC Board also resolved to provide in-principle approval for procurement of 75 (38 non-AC and 37 AC) CNG standard floor buses for inter-state operations, it said.
Panic buttons, CCTV cameras in 3,697 DTC buses: Delhi govt
As many as 3,697 buses of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are equipped with panic buttons and CCTV cameras even as 43 vehicles in the fleet lack these features, government data showed. The information was given by the Transport department in the Delhi Assembly last week during its budget session.
More than three crore women availed free bus travel facility in Delhi, says Sisodia
The free bus ride scheme for women was launched by the AAP government in the national capital in 2019. "In the last year, more than three crore women availed the free bus ride scheme in public transport buses," Sisodia said.
Another electric bus on Delhi roads soon
The second electric bus of Tata Motors has arrived in Delhi and will soon be flagged off, they added. More buses are likely to join the fleet soon. Chief Minister Kejriwal had on January 17 flagged off the first electric bus and said 300 more such buses will soon join the public transport in the city.
Delhi looks to make public transport 'future ready' with DTC's help
The Delhi Transport Corporation has started the process of completing EV charging stations at Nehru Place and Mehrauli bus terminals and Rajghat-I, Dwarka sectors 2 and 8, Kalkaji and IP depots. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot laid the foundation stone for the city’s first public EV charging plaza at Nehru Place bus terminal on September 13.
Delhi govt floats tenders for inducting 140 electric buses
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) runs around 3,600 low floor buses in the city. Together, the DTC and cluster scheme comprise the public transport bus fleet in the national capital.
Delhi government to setup another 100 EV charging stations
Sources said that in an effort to install adequate number of EV charging stations across the national capital in the coming days, the government has been mulling to set up a station after every kilometre, in the next two years.
Free bus rides for women to continue for 5 yrs if AAP returns to power: Kejriwal
He made the announcement at a function held here to lay the foundation of a 1,164-bed super-specialty hospital that will come up in Siraspur on G T Karnal Road.
Delhi govt proposes to make metro and bus travel free for women in the national capital: Arvind Kejriwal
The move comes ahead of the Assembly polls in Delhi scheduled to take place early next year.
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