Pankaj Jain
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh chaired a review meeting of Transport Department and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), assessing the progress of electric bus fleet expansion, EV charging infrastructure and key transport infrastructure projects across the national capital.
During the review, officials informed that Delhi presently operates a fleet of more than 4000 EV buses, and 200 additional electric buses will be inducted into the fleet during the current month.
As per officials, The electric bus fleet is projected to reach 7,500 buses by the end of this year.
Officials also said that electric charging infrastructure has already been established in 44 bus depots across Delhi. Additionally, under the PM e-Drive Phase I and II initiatives, EV charging networks are currently being developed in 36 depots, which will further support the expansion of Delhi’s electric bus fleet in the coming months.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of key transport infrastructure projects.
Officials briefed the Minister that the Delhi Government is planning to construct a new DTC interstate bus terminal in Bhalswa across approximately 20 acres of land, which is being reclaimed from the landfill site.
The proposed terminal is expected to significantly improve interstate bus connectivity and passenger facilities in the northern part of the city.
Singh directed the department to conduct a feasibility assessment for developing a new DTC depot along the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) corridor, considering the rapid urban expansion and growing transport demand in the region.
In addition, the Minister instructed officials to undertake upgradation of the existing bus depot in Burari to enhance operational efficiency and support the expanding electric bus fleet.
Officials also informed the Minister that the recently launched Automated Testing Stations (ATS) at Nand Nagri and Tehkhand are expected to become operational and open to the public in April, which will strengthen the vehicle fitness testing ecosystem.
