Stories
Delhi Bids Farewell to Last Red CNG Bus After 15 Years of Service
N
News18•24-09-2026, 14:53
Delhi Bids Farewell to Last Red CNG Bus After 15 Years of Service
- •Delhi's last red CNG bus, registration DL 1PD 4038, was retired after completing its 15-year service life, marking the end of an era for the iconic fleet.
- •The bus, attached to Rajghat Depot-I, operated on route 4,038 and traveled nearly 9.28 lakh km since September 2011.
- •Its retirement signifies the end of DTC's own red CNG buses, with the remaining 1,861 green CNG buses now under private concession arrangements.
- •The red CNG buses were part of Delhi's shift from diesel to CNG in the late 1990s to combat air pollution, following a Supreme Court directive.
- •Delhi's public transport is now transitioning towards newer fleets, including electric buses, as the older CNG vehicles reach their operational end-of-life.
Key Questions Answered
The last red CNG bus was taken off the road and sent for scrapping because it completed its permitted maximum service period of 15 years.
The final red CNG bus, bearing registration DL 1PD 4038, entered service in September 2011 and travelled nearly 9.28 lakh km during its operational life.
Delhi's public transport network is transitioning toward newer fleets, including electric buses, as older CNG vehicles reach the end of their operational lives.
