Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Delhi Requires Schools to Electrify Bus Fleets by 2030
Delhi has made a plan for schools to use more electric buses.
Schools must make at least 10% of their buses electric within two years.
The target goes up to 20% by the third year.
By March 2030, at least 30% of school buses must be electric.
The rule applies whether schools own the buses, lease them or hire them.
Delhi’s education department can connect compliance with school recognition and affiliation.
In August 2025, 24 electric school buses were launched at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.
The new policy sets a city-wide path for more schools to follow.
The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 was notified on 30 June.
Schools must electrify 10% of their bus fleet within two years.
The required share rises to 20% by the third year and 30% by March 2030.
The mandate covers school buses that are owned, leased or hired.
Delhi previously flagged off 24 electric school buses at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in August 2025.
- Who
- Schools in Delhi, their bus operators and the education department.
- What
- The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026 requires schools to progressively electrify their bus fleets.
- When
- The policy was notified on 30 June; targets culminate in 30% electrification by March 2030.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- The article frames the school commute as a place to begin the shift toward clean air.
- Policy
- Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026
- Notification date
- 30 June
- First target
- Electrify 10% of the bus fleet within two years
- Second target
- Electrify 20% by the third year
- Final target
- Electrify 30% by March 2030
- Covered buses
- Buses owned, leased or hired by schools
- Earlier launch
- 24 electric school buses were flagged off at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in August 2025