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Delhi to Launch 150 Electric Buses Next Month, Boost Green Transport Infrastructure
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News18•21-09-2026, 20:45
Delhi to Launch 150 Electric Buses Next Month, Boost Green Transport Infrastructure
- •The Delhi government plans to launch 150 electric buses next month as part of its efforts to promote clean and green transportation.
- •Transport Minister Pankaj Singh announced that land has been requested from DDA and MCD at five locations for new depots and charging infrastructure.
- •The government is developing two new bus depots at Daurala and Jhuljhuli, with capacities for 250 and 500 buses respectively, to serve rural areas.
- •Land has been specifically requested at Tikri Kalan, Jaunti, Mungeshpur, Bakkarwala, and Gazipur Mandi for expanding the necessary infrastructure.
- •The Directorate of Panchayat has also allocated land to DTC and the transport department for developing bus depots and charging facilities.
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The Delhi government will launch 150 electric buses next month, according to Transport Minister Pankaj Singh.
The Delhi government is developing two new depots at Daurala and Jhuljhuli, which will have capacities for 250 and 500 buses respectively and cater to rural passengers.
The government has requested land from the Delhi Development Authority and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, alongside identifying locations such as Tikri Kalan village, Jaunti village, Mungeshpur village, Bakkarwala, and Gazipur Mandi.
