The Delhi Government on Monday announced that the people of the national capital will be able to travel free of cost for three days, in the 150 new electric buses which are going to be flagged off on 24th May, by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
According TO Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, These state-of-the-art buses which are zero smoke, zero emission, zero smoke buses have CCTV cameras, GPS, 10 panic buttons, ramps for differently-abled etc.
Three depots at Mundela Kalan, Rajghat, and Rohini Sector-37 have been completely electrified and ready to house these 150 new buses. The 150 remaining buses are also expected to be inducted in coming month.While informing about route of buses, Gahlot said, “After being flagged off by Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal, these buses will run on major routes of Delhi - Teevra Mudrika on Ring Road, Route No. 502 between Mori Gate and Mehrauli Terminal, Route No. E-44 will run on IP Depot, Connaught Place, Safdarjung, South Extension, Ashram, Jangpura, India Gate route.”
“Any person can travel for free in these buses for coming 3 days- 24-26th May. Apart from this, Government is also announcing a contest to promote its e-buses and encourage more people to travel, experience these, and spread word.
Along with the free rides, Delhi Government also urges its citizens to ride its e-buses, take a selfie, and post it with the hashtag #IrideEbus on their Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook handles. The top 3 entries will have chances to win an iPad,” he said.
"This is a huge day for us. Delhi government has always been pushing its people to shift to greener modes of transport and make the switch to EVs. Shifting to public transport, especially sustainable modes of public transport is a lifestyle change that we wish to see in Delhiites, we really want people to travel in these buses, experience the comfort and spread the word. I've personally driven and traveled in these buses, now you can also ride in these buses which are synonyms of zero pollution, zero noise, maximum comfort," he added.
Gahlot also took it to Twitter and wrote, “Tomorrow is a huge day for all Delhiites! Hon'ble CM Sh. @ArvindKejriwal will flag off 150 new electric buses and inaugurate 3 new electric depots Come, ride for free in our electric buses for the next 3 days, experience the comfort, and also stand a chance to win an iPAD.”