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Delhi's Green Revolution: CM Announces All-Electric Bus Fleet by 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has set an ambitious target for the city's public transport. She announced that the goal is for all DTC buses to be electric by next year. This push includes launching 100 new e-buses and restarting an interstate electric bus service. The announcement also highlighted a major success in pollution control, with zero incidents of stubble burning recorded this season.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Fully Electric DTC Bus Fleet Goal

  • CM Rekha Gupta launches 100 new electric buses into the DTC fleet
  • Announces target for a fully electric DTC bus fleet by next year
  • Also restarts an interstate e-bus service from Delhi to Haryana
  • Credits zero stubble burning incidents to coordinated government efforts
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Delhi CM announces plan to have fully electric DTC bus fleet by next year

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 100 e-buses and sets a 2025 target for a fully electric, emission-free DTC fleet, also highlighting zero stubble burning.

"Our goal is that by next year, all DTC buses will be electric, so that Delhi's public transport can become completely emission-free. - CM Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, Dec 18

Launching 100 new e-buses, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday that the government’s goal is that by next year, all DTC buses should be electric to make the public transporter completely emission-free.

The Chief Minister said, “Our government is continuously implementing long-term and effective solutions for pollution control in Delhi. In the same vein, today 100 new e-buses have been added to the DTC fleet.”

“Our goal is that by next year, all DTC buses will be electric, so that Delhi's public transport can become completely emission-free. With this same vision, we are continuously moving forward,” she said in a message on X.

The Chief Minister said that on Thursday, an interstate e-bus service has also been launched from Dhaula Kuan in Delhi to Dharuhera in Haryana.

“The interstate bus service, which had been closed for many years, has been restarted by our government. These buses, equipped with modern facilities, will not only reduce pollution but will also make the daily commute of people travelling to and from Delhi NCR safe and comfortable,” she said.

Earlier, CM Gupta said that the absence of even a single incident of stubble burning in the city during the winter season marks a significant and tangible achievement of the government’s pollution control policy.

The Chief Minister said that in 2025, paddy was cultivated on approximately 7,000 acres of land, but despite this, due to the department’s continuous and well-structured efforts, zero incidents of stubble burning were recorded.

She said that this success has been made possible through coordinated efforts of the Agriculture Unit of the Development Department and the Environment Department, sustained monitoring, and the active cooperation of farmers.

The Chief Minister noted that deterioration in air quality during winter is regarded as a serious challenge for Delhi, with stubble burning being a major contributing factor.

Keeping this in view, the Delhi Government strictly implemented the ‘Winter Action Plan’ in accordance with the guidelines of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), she said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great news on paper, but I'll believe it when I see it. Last year they promised more buses and we're still waiting at crowded stops for hours. Execution is key, not just announcements. The interstate service restart is a good practical step though.
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Rohit P
Zero stubble burning in Delhi? That's actually impressive if true. My family in Punjab says it's still a huge issue there. If Delhi's model works, it should be shared with neighbouring states. The e-buses plus cleaner farming could really help our winters.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels daily from Gurgaon to Delhi for work, the restart of the interstate e-bus service is a relief. The traffic and pollution are unbearable. Hoping these new buses are punctual and have proper AC. Comfort matters for a long commute!
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Vikram M
The goal is ambitious and commendable. But what about the electricity source? If it's still coming from coal plants, are we just moving the pollution elsewhere? A true green transition needs clean energy for charging these buses too.
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Kavya N
Finally some positive news! 🎉 My eyes and throat suffer every winter. If public transport becomes cleaner and more efficient, more people might leave their cars at home. This needs to be combined with better last-mile connectivity though.

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