Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Delhi to add 2,800 AC electric buses
The Delhi government is adding 2,800 new AC electric buses to its public transport system.
These buses are part of the PM E-Drive scheme and will start running next year.
The goal is to reduce pollution and make public transport better.
The government also plans to have around 14,000 buses by 2028-29.
A new bus route, Route 753 Ext, has been introduced to connect different areas in Delhi.
The government says this shows their commitment to making public transport more accessible.
An advisor to the Prime Minister said promoting electric vehicles is important to reduce India's dependence on imported oil.
Delhi government to add 2,800 AC electric buses under PM E-Drive scheme.
Buses expected to start operating from next year.
Aim is to reduce pollution and strengthen public transport.
Government plans to expand fleet to 14,000 buses by 2028-29.
New bus route, Route 753 Ext, introduced to connect Central Delhi and West Delhi residential areas.
- Who
- Delhi government and PM E-Drive scheme
- What
- Adding 2,800 AC electric buses to Delhi's public transport fleet
- When
- Expected to start operating from next year
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To reduce pollution and strengthen public transport infrastructure
Environmental and Public Transport Advocates
Skeptics of Government Initiatives
Effectiveness of Electric Buses
Environmental and Public Transport Advocates
Electric buses will significantly reduce pollution and improve public transport.
Skeptics of Government Initiatives
The impact on pollution may be overstated, and the initiative could face implementation challenges.
- Number of Buses
- 2,800 AC low-floor electric buses
- Phase
- Phase-I of the PM E-Drive scheme
- Expected Start Date
- Next year
- Target Fleet Size
- 14,000 buses by 2028-29
- New Bus Route
- Route 753 Ext
- Key Areas Served
- Janakpuri, Vikaspuri, Hastsal, Shiv Vihar, Uttam Nagar, Hari Nagar, Mori Gate, Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi Railway Station, New Delhi Railway Station
- Government Commitment
- Expanding public transport services for accessibility and convenience
- PMO Advisor's Statement
- Promoting electric vehicles to reduce dependence on imported oil