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Delhi Revives Double-Decker Buses: Electric, Emission-Free Tourism Boost

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a modern, electric double-decker bus service aimed at boosting tourism in the capital. The 65-seater, emission-free buses will operate on a fixed route covering cultural, historical, and heritage sites like the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. The initiative, supported by the Hinduja Group's CSR program, allows for pre-booking to enhance the tourist experience. Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra stated the move is part of providing a "global experience in a global city," with plans to introduce two more such buses.

Key Points: Delhi Launches Electric Double-Decker Buses for Tourism

  • Fully electric & emission-free
  • 65-seater low-floor bus
  • Fixed tourism circuit for landmarks
  • Part of CSR by Hinduja Group
  • Pre-booking available for tourists
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"It is completely electric, emission-free...": CM Rekha Gupta at double-decker buses launch in Delhi

Delhi CM launches modern, electric double-decker buses on a fixed tourism circuit to showcase the capital's culture and heritage landmarks.

"It is completely electric, emission-free, and offers a wonderful experience to tourists in Delhi. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, February 28

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched double-decker bus service in the national capital on Friday.

"To further expand our tourism sector, these double-decker buses... today, after many years, will once again hit the roads of Delhi. It is a very modern, low-floor, 65-seater bus. It is completely electric, emission-free, and offers a wonderful experience to tourists in Delhi..." she said.

"I want to thank the Hinduja Group for gifting us this bus as part of their CSR program. Through this bus, we will create a fixed route to showcase Delhi's culture, history, and monuments. This will help develop a new tourism sector..." she added.

Highlighting its features, the Chief Minister noted that the bus is a low-floor, 65-seater vehicle that is fully electric and emission-free. "It's completely electric, emission-free, and will provide a wonderful experience to tourists in Delhi," she added.

Delhi CM said that the bus will operate on a fixed tourism circuit covering Delhi's cultural, historical, and heritage landmarks. The inaugural route began from the Shaheed Smarak and includes destinations such as the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.

"We are developing a new tourism route so that our tourists can visit places like the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya... Pre-booking for these buses will be possible, and tourists will be able to have a wonderful experience," she said.

Meanwhile, Delhi minister Kapil Mishra said that the state government aims to provide a global experience in a global city.

"Today is a splendid day. To boost tourism, double-decker buses have started in Delhi from today and after years, Delhiites will get this experience... We are going to start 2 more buses for the tourists who will come to Delhi... We want to provide a global experience in a global city, and this is a step in that direction..." he stated.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wonderful news! But I hope the routes are well-planned and the buses are maintained properly. Our public transport often starts with a bang and then fizzles out. Fingers crossed this becomes a permanent, reliable feature for tourists and locals alike.
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Rohit P
Electric is the way forward! Delhi needs more such sustainable projects. However, just 2-3 buses? For a city of 2 crore people and millions of tourists, we need a much larger fleet to make a real impact. Hope they scale up quickly.
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Sarah B
As a frequent visitor to Delhi, this is exciting! A fixed tourist circuit on an electric bus sounds perfect. Hope the pre-booking system is user-friendly for international tourists too. Looking forward to trying it on my next trip. 🚌
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Vikram M
Good move, but what about the last-mile connectivity? A tourist gets off at a monument, then what? The success depends on integrating this with other transport options like e-rickshaws and metro. The idea is solid, execution will be key.
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Kavya N
Finally! This brings back so many memories. A modern, electric version is just what we need. I hope they have good commentary in multiple languages about the history. It will be a great educational trip for school children as well. 👏

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