Delhi okays induction of 1,500 low-floor e-buses in public transport fleet
The Delhi government on Friday approved the induction of 1,500 low-floor electric buses in its public transportation fleet, an official statement said.
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) also decided to allocate 10 sites to various agencies for setting up Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery awapping stations under Delhi EV Policy 2020, it said.
The city government also gave its approval to run 75 inter-state buses along 11 routes across five states and a Union Territory.
The DTC board also decided to enhance the stipend paid to women during training for engagement to the post of drivers on contract basis from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000 per month with HMV driving licence.
