Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her Government has set a new benchmark in modernising Delhi’s transport network after deploying 1,400 electric buses within eight months. She made the remark while inaugurating the redeveloped DTC bus terminal at Azadpur and flagging off 40 new electric buses.
The Chief Minister said her government was elected on a mandate for change and has turned that mandate into visible work on the ground. She said past governments neglected public transport, which weakened DTC and slowed mobility upgrades. She added that the current administration is focused on building a clean, efficient and world-class system anchored in electric mobility.
Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, MLA Rajkumar Bhatia and senior officials were present at the event. Singh said the rebuilt Azadpur terminal marks a key step in improving connectivity, commuter comfort and environmental performance.
Officials said the redeveloped terminal includes modern waiting areas, shaded platforms, lockers, digital screens, a baby-feeding room, CCTV surveillance and solar panels. It also has bio-digesters, a bus pass section, improved signage and a public announcement system. The terminal will host 116 buses, most of them electric, running across 21 routes.
The 40 newly launched e-buses are low-floor and air-conditioned. They come with GPS tracking, CCTV cameras and panic buttons. Officials said these features will help improve safety and reduce delays. The buses will be deployed on routes with high demand to reduce overcrowding.
The Chief Minister said the government is working to rebuild DTC as a strong and financially stable institution after years of mismanagement. She said the city’s rapid shift to electric buses will cut pollution and offer commuters a quieter and more comfortable ride.
Singh said the Transport Department is expanding the fleet based on route requirements and will continue to add more e-buses in the coming months.
He said the government’s aim is to create a reliable system where passengers face fewer breakdowns and shorter wait times.