The Delhi government has clarified that there is no shortage of DTC buses in the capital. Despite the rush of passengers during the festive season, buses are running regularly on all routes, and there are plans to increase the number of buses.
New Delhi: Amidst recent media reports regarding public transport in Delhi, the Delhi government has clarified that the number of DTC and cluster buses in the capital is sufficient, and bus services are fully smooth on all routes. Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that continuous work is being done on bus route improvements and fleet expansion under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
The Minister also clarified that due to the increased number of passengers during the festive season, there might be slight inconvenience at some places, but this does not mean there is a shortage of buses.
Bus Services Launched on 426 Routes in the Capital
According to the Delhi government, DTC and cluster buses are running normally on every route in the capital. Currently, an active fleet of about 4,000 buses is operating on the capital's roads. This includes CNG buses, long electric buses, and 9-meter long Devi electric buses.
These buses are providing services on a total of 426 city routes, 12 NCR routes, and 70 special routes. The government stated that bus services have not been stopped on any route, and bus services are running as before in rural and urban areas.
Preparation to Increase the Number of Buses
The government's objective is to increase the number of buses to 7,000 by next year, which will make travel even easier in Delhi and NCR. The use of electric buses is being increased in the new bus fleet to protect the environment and develop a clean public transport system in the capital.
With the cooperation of IIT Delhi, bus routes are being reorganized to reduce waiting times and provide better facilities to passengers. New buses are being operated especially in outer areas so that citizens there can also have easier travel.
Passenger Convenience and Route Improvement
The government has stated that new bus queue shelters (bus stops) are being constructed, and passenger convenience will be further enhanced by increasing the number of buses. Dr. Singh said, "We want every citizen in Delhi to have safe, comfortable, and reliable public transport. For this, emphasis is being placed on route improvement, bus fleet expansion, and the use of electric buses." The government believes that this initiative is not only convenient for passengers but will also help reduce pollution in Delhi.
