The Delhi government has inaugurated four new bus depots to facilitate the transition to an all-electric public transport fleet by year-end. With over 3,500 electric buses already inducted, the city aims to expand its fleet to about 8,000, necessitating enhanced parking and charging facilities.
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-Krishna Kripa
Delhi
is
preparing
to
open
four
new
bus
depots
as
part
of
its
initiative
to
convert
the
entire
public
transport
fleet
to
electric
buses
by
year-end,
according
to
officials.
The
depots,
located
in
Nangloi,
Dwarka,
Kohat
Enclave,
and
Rithala,
have
finished
construction
and
are
ready
for
handover.
These
facilities
will
accommodate
the
incoming
electric
buses
and
support
their
charging
needs.
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The
Delhi
government
has
inaugurated
four
new
bus
depots
to
facilitate
the
transition
to
an
all-electric
public
transport
fleet
by
year-end.
With
over
3,500
electric
buses
already
inducted,
the
city
aims
to
expand
its
fleet
to
about
8,000,
necessitating
enhanced
parking
and
charging
facilities.
The
city
has
already
added
over
3,500
electric
buses
recently,
with
plans
to
increase
this
number
to
approximately
8,000
by
the
end
of
the
year.
This
expansion
necessitates
more
parking
and
charging
infrastructure
to
accommodate
the
growing
fleet.
Currently,
Delhi
boasts
over
10
dedicated
electric
bus
depots,
including
those
at
Rohini
Sector
37,
Rajghat,
Nehru
Place,
Wazirpur,
Burari,
Mundela
Kalan,
Mayapuri,
Majlis
Park,
and
Shastri
Park.
Electric
Bus
Fleet
Expansion
A
transport
department
official
highlighted
that
the
new
depots
are
essential
for
parking
the
incoming
electric
buses
expected
in
the
coming
months.
The
expansion
of
the
fleet
requires
additional
facilities
to
ensure
efficient
operations.
The
government’s
commitment
to
increasing
the
number
of
electric
buses
is
evident
in
these
infrastructural
developments.
In
a
recent
meeting
with
Chief
Minister
Rekha
Gupta,
transport
department
officials
confirmed
that
construction
at
the
four
new
depots
was
complete.
They
are
now
ready
for
use
once
the
charging
infrastructure
is
finalised.
This
development
marks
a
significant
step
towards
achieving
Delhi’s
goal
of
a
fully
electric
public
transport
system.
The
city’s
existing
infrastructure
includes
several
dedicated
depots
that
support
electric
buses.
These
facilities
are
crucial
for
maintaining
and
operating
the
growing
number
of
electric
vehicles
in
Delhi’s
public
transport
system.
The
addition
of
new
depots
will
further
bolster
this
network.
Officials
emphasised
that
these
new
depots
will
play
a
vital
role
in
supporting
the
expanded
fleet.
As
more
electric
buses
join
the
city’s
public
transport
system,
having
adequate
parking
and
charging
facilities
becomes
increasingly
important.
The
government’s
proactive
approach
ensures
that
infrastructure
keeps
pace
with
fleet
growth.
With
these
developments,
Delhi
is
on
track
to
meet
its
target
of
transitioning
to
an
all-electric
public
transport
fleet
by
year-end.
The
strategic
planning
and
execution
of
infrastructure
projects
demonstrate
a
strong
commitment
to
sustainable
urban
mobility
solutions.
With
inputs
from
PTI
