NEW DELHI: The first lot of electric buses being engaged by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will arrive in the city by October this year.
“Congrats Delhi! Cabinet today approved engagement of 300 low floor AC electric buses by DTC. Under leadership of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi government is committed to ensure state-of-the-art transport facilities and switch to sustainable and non-polluting electric transportation in Delhi,” state transport minister Kailash Gahlot tweeted.
Total 118 buses will arrive in October, 100 by November and 60 buses will be added by December this year. The remaining 20 buses are likely to arrive by January 2022. The buses will be parked at depots in Subhash Place, Mayapuri, Rohini, Rajghat and Mundela Kalan.
Under the scheme, the operator will provide the driver and DTC will depute its conductor in the buses. The operator will be responsible for maintaining the buses or battery throughout the concession period of 10 years. The replacement of the battery will be the obligation of the operator and the cost of electricity consumption will be borne by DTC.