Electric buses to link major landmarks to boost tourism, says Kapil Mishra

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday said that an electric bus service will be started within a month under the “Delhi by Evening” initiative to connect major monuments and landmarks, including the Prime Minister’s Museum, Rashtrapati Bhawan, the New Parliament and India Gate.

The project is part of broader efforts to strengthen the city’s tourism infrastructure and offer an eco-friendly sightseeing experience.

Mishra said that two e-buses have been leased from the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) for an initial three-month period. These vehicles have been wrapped with images of iconic Delhi landmarks to showcase the capital’s cultural and historical heritage.

The e-buses will cover an extensive list of attractions across the capital, including the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Prime Minister’s Museum, Yashobhoomi, Bharat Mandapam, Delhi Haat INA, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Jantar Mantar, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Agrasen ki Baoli, Safdarjung’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Lodhi Garden, India Gate, the National War Memorial, Raj Ghat, the Garden of Five Senses and Purana Qila.

Mishra also shared the financial performance of the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). For the 2024–25 financial year, the corporation recorded a total revenue of Rs 5.12 crore against an expenditure of Rs 3.59 crore on tourism activities, he said.