There is good news for commuters who use buses of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). Delhi Government is all set to add 1,380 new buses to the existing fleet of DTC in its bid to strengthen the transport service in the Capital. An announcement was made by lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung while addressing the Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium.
“Government is working hard to provide cheap, comfortable and safe transport facilities to the people of Delhi. DTC will add 1380 new non-AC buses to its existing fleet,” the lieutenant Governor said. In order to provide comfort to women passengers, 26 ladies Special buses have been deployed in the national Capital. “Today, Delhi enjoys a Metro network of 190 km and 35 per cent of the work relating to proposed Phase 3, 103 km long corridor has already been completed,” Jung said.
Apart from 1,380 DTC buses, Delhi would also get an additional 400 cluster buses in the current fiscal year. There is a requirement for 11,000 public transport buses in Delhi and, as per an agreement between DTC and DIMTS, both are mandated to run 5,500 buses each in the city. While DTC currently operates around 5,000 buses, DIMTS has only 1,157 cluster buses, which are 4,343 less than the required 5,500 as per the commitment.