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Delhi Launches 50 Eco-Friendly AC Buses on 17 Key Interstate Routes

The Delhi Transport Corporation is set to deploy 50 new environment-friendly air-conditioned buses across 17 interstate routes to improve regional mobility. The expansion includes planned services to major religious destinations such as Katra, Khatu Shyam, and Ayodhya to facilitate religious tourism. Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh also highlighted efforts to establish connectivity with Bihar, considering the large Poorvanchali population in Delhi. This initiative is part of the Delhi Government's broader strategy to strengthen public transport infrastructure under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Key Points: Delhi Expands Interstate Bus Network with 50 New AC Buses

  • 50 new AC buses on 17 routes
  • Expansion to religious sites like Ayodhya & Katra
  • Electric buses already on key routes
  • Plan for Delhi-Bihar connectivity via MoU
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DTC to engage 50 environment-friendly AC buses on 17 interstate routes to improve regional mobility

DTC to deploy 50 environment-friendly AC buses on 17 interstate routes, enhancing connectivity to UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and major religious sites.

"The Delhi Government is committed to strengthening interstate connectivity and ensuring comfortable and affordable travel for citizens. - Pankaj Kumar Singh"

New Delhi, March 16

The Delhi Transport Corporation will soon enhance interstate connectivity with the engagement of 50 environment-friendly AC 12-meter buses on 17 routes for interstate operations. The buses will operate based on benchmark rates prescribed by the Association of State Road Transport Undertakings.

As part of the ongoing expansion of interstate transport services, DTC has already commenced operations of electric buses on key routes, including Delhi-Baraut (Uttar Pradesh), Delhi-Sonipat (Haryana), Delhi-Dharuhera (Haryana), and Delhi-Panipat (Haryana), improving connectivity between Delhi and neighbouring regions.

Further expansion is also planned through several additional interstate routes, including Nanaksar Delhi-Ghaziabad Bus Terminal, Delhi-Rewari, Delhi-Karnal, Delhi-Rohtak, Delhi-Alwar, and Delhi-Jewar, which are expected to enhance accessibility for daily commuters and regional travellers.

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that the Delhi Government is also working to facilitate religious tourism through improved bus connectivity. In this regard, new bus services are being planned from Delhi to major religious destinations such as Katra (Vaishno Devi), Khatu Shyam, and Ayodhya, allowing devotees to travel conveniently and safely.

He further informed that the government is exploring interstate bus connectivity between Delhi and Bihar, keeping in mind the large Poorvanchali population residing in the national capital. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is expected to be signed soon to operationalise these services and strengthen connectivity between the two regions.

"The Delhi Government is committed to strengthening interstate connectivity and ensuring comfortable and affordable travel for citizens. At the same time, we are expanding bus services to important religious destinations so that devotees from Delhi can travel conveniently to places of faith across the country," said Pankaj Kumar Singh.

This initiative is part of the broader effort by the Delhi Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to strengthen public transport infrastructure, expand interstate mobility, and provide reliable and affordable travel options for citizens.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Finally! The connectivity to religious places like Katra and Ayodhya is much needed. So many families plan pilgrimages and rely on expensive private tours. A safe, government-run AC bus service will be a blessing, especially for senior citizens. Jai Shri Ram! 🚍
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Aman W
Good initiative, but execution is key. DTC's city bus services often have maintenance and punctuality issues. Hope these new interstate buses are better managed. Also, 'environment-friendly' is good, but we need to see the actual details—are they electric, CNG, or something else?
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Sarah B
The mention of connectivity to Bihar is a smart move, considering the large community from there in Delhi. Visiting home during festivals will become easier and hopefully more affordable than trains or flights. Waiting for the MoU to be signed!
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Karthik V
Expanding to Rohtak, Karnal, Alwar is excellent for daily commuters and weekend travellers. But please ensure proper bus stops and frequency. A bus every 30 minutes on these routes would make a huge difference for people working in Delhi but living in these towns.
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Nisha Z
AC buses in summer will be a relief! Traveling to Ghaziabad or Noida in non-AC buses during peak heat is unbearable. Hope the benchmark rates are not too high. This should reduce the dependency on private cabs and aggregators for interstate travel. 👍

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