By 2025-end, Delhi to add 4k electric buses in phases

NEW DELHI: The transport department is set to add nearly 4,000 electric buses to its fleet in a phased manner by the end of 2025, according to senior officials. The first lot of 100 buses is expected to be delivered by September this year.

While 1,900 vehicles will be big 12-metre buses, 2,080 will be smaller nine-metre buses. They will be supplied by three companies – PMI Electro, Switch Mobility and JBM – Delhi Transport Corporation managing director Shilpa Shinde said.

The buses will be added to both the DTC and the mohalla service fleet, according to transport minister Kailash Gahlot. “It will serve the dual purpose of enhancing public transport as well as bringing down pollution levels.