Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Delhi to add 2800 electric buses in 2 years
The Delhi government is planning to add 2800 new electric buses to the city's public transport system over the next two years.
These buses will be air-conditioned and have low floors, making them easy to board.
Half of the buses will be 12 meters long, and the other half will be 9 meters long, which will be useful for narrow roads and rural areas.
The goal is to have all these buses in service by August 2028.
The government is working with IIT Delhi to plan the best routes for these buses.
This initiative aims to improve the city's air quality and make public transport more accessible.
Delhi government plans to induct 2800 air-conditioned low-floor electric buses in the next two years.
The buses will be integrated into Delhi's public transport system by August 2028.
Half of the buses will be 12 meters long, and the other half will be 9 meters long.
The 9-meter buses will be useful for narrow roads and rural areas, improving last-mile connectivity.
The government is collaborating with IIT Delhi for efficient route planning and better deployment of the expanded electric bus fleet.
- Who
- Delhi government, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, CESL, IIT Delhi
- What
- Induction of 2800 air-conditioned low-floor electric buses
- When
- Next two years, starting April next year, full integration by August 2028
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To achieve clean air, expand public transport fleet, promote clean energy-based mobility, improve air quality, and enhance last-mile connectivity
- Number of buses
- 2800
- Timeframe
- 2 years
- Bus types
- 12-meter and 9-meter
- Target date for full integration
- August 2028
- Collaboration for route planning
- IIT Delhi
- Procurement process
- Nationwide competitive bidding by CESL
- Expected start date
- April next year
