Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said that the trial run of the Delhi government's mohalla bus service commenced on Monday on two routes.
At a press conference, he said there will be 2,080 buses under the scheme. Of these, 1,040 will be operated by the DTC and the rest by DIMTS, the minister said.
“In a major step to enhance last-mile connectivity in the national capital, the Kejriwal government has commenced the trial of Mohalla Bus service. The trial, commencing today, will continue for seven days and currently operates on two routes: Pradhan Enclave Pushta to Majlis Park Metro Station, and Akshardham Metro Station to Mayur Vihar Phase-III Paper Market,” Gahlot said, adding that the trial will go on for a week and based on the learnings and feedback we will roll out the scheme in two to three weeks.
The minister added that the bus is equipped with six battery packs with a total capacity of 196KW, providing a range of 200+ km with an opportunity charging of 45 minutes. These nine-meter Mohalla buses have 23 passenger seats and a standing capacity of 13 passengers, he said. “The Mohalla buses have been coloured green for easy passenger identification. Additionally, 25 per cent of the seats (six seats) are pink, reserved exclusively for women passengers,” he further stated.
Fare in these buses will be the same as AC buses of the Delhi Government and women can avail free rides on these buses through pink passes.
