Delhi will expand its electric public transport fleet with 200 new electric buses joining the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) this month. This move will bring the city’s total electric bus fleet to 7,500 by the end of the year, Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Tuesday.
Currently, the city operates more than 4,000 electric buses. The expansion is part of Delhi’s push for cleaner and more sustainable public transport. Singh made the announcement after reviewing the progress of electric bus deployment, charging infrastructure, and other key transport projects with senior officials.
At present, 44 bus depots have EV charging facilities. Another 36 depots are being equipped under the PM e-Drive Phase I and II programs. Plans are also underway for a new interstate bus terminal in Bhalswa, on reclaimed landfill land, to improve connectivity and commuter facilities. A new depot along the Urban Extension Road-II corridor is under consideration, and existing depots like Burari are being upgraded to support the growing fleet.
Additionally, Automated Testing Stations (ATS) at Nand Nagri and Tehkhand are expected to open in April to strengthen vehicle fitness checks and road safety.
“Our focus is on modernizing Delhi’s public transport, expanding electric mobility, and improving commuter services,” Singh said.
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