Delhi Adds 200 Electric Buses, Nears 5,000 Fleet Milestone

Delhi's electric bus fleet approached a major milestone on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with the induction of 200 new zero-emission vehicles, bringing the city's total electric bus count to nearly 5,000. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the buses from the Delhi University Sports Complex, launching a series of initiatives focused on expanding clean mobility and enhancing safety for women commuters.

The new fleet comprises 88 standard 12-meter electric buses and 112 nine-meter electric buses designated for the Delhi EV Connector, or DEVI, service. This expansion increases Delhi's overall public bus fleet to approximately 6,800 vehicles. Alongside the new buses, the government inaugurated 56 dedicated "Ladies Special" electric bus services. These services are designed to connect major employment and educational hubs, including several Delhi University colleges such as Hindu College, Ramjas College, Daulat Ram College, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Lady Shri Ram College, Gargi College, and Hansraj College.

Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh outlined the structure of the new women-focused services. According to officials, 30...