Delhi’s to add 200 electric buses this month: Pankaj Kumar Singh

Delhi will add 200 new electric buses to its public transport fleet this month, taking another step toward expanding clean mobility in the national Capital, said Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. The Minister made the statement after reviewing the operations of the Delhi Transport Corporation and the Transport Department on Tuesday.

Officials informed the minister during the review meeting that Delhi currently operates more than 4,000 electric buses. With the addition of the new buses this month and further procurement planned during the year, the city’s EV bus fleet is expected to reach around 7,500 by the end of the year.

The meeting focused on the expansion of the electric bus fleet, the development of EV charging infrastructure, and the progress of key transport infrastructure projects across the city. During the meeting, Singh emphasised that strengthening Delhi’s electric bus fleet remains a major priority for the Delhi Government. He said the Government aims to build a cleaner, stronger, and more efficient public transport system while promoting environmentally sustainable mobility solutions.

Officials also briefed the minister about the readiness of the infrastructure needed to support the growing EV fleet. According to the Transport Department, electric charging infrastructure has already been installed at 44 bus depots across Delhi. These facilities support the charging requirements of electric buses currently operating in the city.

In addition, EV charging networks are being developed at 36 more depots under the PM e-Drive Phase I and Phase II initiatives. These projects are expected to further strengthen the city’s charging infrastructure and support the planned expansion of the electric bus fleet.

The review meeting also examined progress on several transport infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and passenger facilities. Officials informed the minister that the Delhi Government is planning to build a new interstate bus terminal in Bhalswa on around 20 acres of land reclaimed from the landfill site. The proposed terminal is expected to significantly improve interstate bus connectivity and passenger facilities, particularly in the northern part of the city.

The minister also directed officials to conduct a feasibility study for developing a new DTC depot along the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) corridor.

The assessment will consider the rapid urban expansion in the region and the increasing demand for public transport services.