Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Delhi's CNG to e-bus shift puts 8,600 DTC drivers' jobs at risk
Delhi is switching from CNG to electric buses, which could mean some bus drivers might lose their jobs.
Around 8,600 drivers could be affected by the end of 2025.
The government is trying to help these drivers by moving them to different jobs, like in other government departments.
They're also letting some drivers become Assistant Traffic Inspectors with more benefits.
The plan is to ensure drivers find new roles, even under the new electric bus system.
DTC drivers' jobs at risk with the shift from CNG to electric buses.
8,600 drivers may be without jobs by the end of 2025.
DTC is procuring new electric buses via a wet lease model.
Government is working to redeploy drivers within other departments.
DTC is promoting eligible drivers to Assistant Traffic Inspector positions.
- Who
- 8,600 DTC drivers.
- What
- DTC drivers facing potential job loss due to CNG to electric bus transition.
- When
- By the end of 2025.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Transition to electric buses and wet lease model.
Impact on Drivers
Government Initiatives
Job Security
Impact on Drivers
Drivers may be unemployed due to e-bus transition and wet lease model.
Government Initiatives
Government is working on driver redeployment, promotions, and contract worker placement.
- Drivers at risk
- 8,600
- Phase-out Date (CNG)
- October 2025 (for most)
- Electric Bus Model
- Wet lease
- DTC Buses
- 4,800
