Delhi to add 200 new electric buses to its fleet this month

Delhi’s public transport system is set to receive a major boost this month with the addition of 200 new electric buses to its existing fleet, further strengthening the capital’s efforts towards clean and sustainable mobility.

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh made the announcement on Tuesday after meeting with officials from the Transport Department and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to assess the progress of electric bus deployment, EV charging infrastructure, and key transport infrastructure projects.

Officials informed the minister that Delhi currently operates over 4,000 electric buses, and the addition of 200 more EV buses this month will further expand the capital’s electric mobility network. The city’s electric bus fleet is expected to reach 7,500 by the end of this year.

The minister said, “Delhi is continuously strengthening its electric bus fleet to create a clean, robust, and more efficient public transport system.”

During the meeting, officials also briefed the Minister on the progress of EV charging infrastructure across the city. Currently, charging facilities have already been established at 44 bus depots. Additionally, under the PM e-Drive Phase I and II initiatives, EV charging networks are currently being built at 36 additional depots, which will help expand the electric bus fleet in the coming months.

The review also included several key transport infrastructure projects planned across the capital. Officials informed the Minister that the Delhi government is planning to build a new DTC interstate bus terminal on approximately 20 acres of land being reclaimed from a landfill site in Bhalswa. The proposed terminal is expected to significantly improve interstate bus connectivity and passenger amenities, especially in the northern parts of the city.

The Minister also directed officials to conduct a feasibility assessment for the construction of a new DTC depot along the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) corridor to accommodate the rapid urban expansion and increasing transport demand in the area.

Furthermore, the Transport Department has been asked to upgrade the existing bus depot in Burari to improve operational efficiency and support the growing electric bus fleet.

Officials also informed the Minister that the recently launched Automated Testing Stations (ATS) in Nand Nagri and Tehkhand are expected to be operational and open to the public in April, strengthening the vehicle fitness testing system and improving compliance with road safety standards.

Pankaj Kumar Singh said, “Our government is committed to modernizing Delhi’s public transport system, with a special focus on electric mobility, improved infrastructure, and improved commuter amenities. The expansion of the EV bus fleet, development of charging infrastructure, and new transport terminals will play a key role in creating a cleaner and more efficient transport network for Delhi.”