Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope Francis

Delhi govt puts off launch of 330 electric buses due to mourning on demise of Pope Francis

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Delhi government on Tuesday postponed its launch of 330 electric buses due to the national mourning on the demise of Pope Francis. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said a new date for the launch under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVI) scheme would be announced … Read more

Delhi govt to launch 250 mini-electric ‘Mohalla Buses’ named DEVI tomorrow

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Scripting a new chapter in Delhi’s public transport sector, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will launch over 250 air-conditioned mini-electric buses – nine metres in length and named DEVI – on Tuesday to offer commuters a solution in last-mile connectivity. The green-coloured buses, which were earlier … Read more

Delhi’s green, CNG-run buses poisoning the air: CAG Report

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The much-touted CNG-fuelled fleet of Delhi’s public transport buses is the one poisoning the city’s air the most due to the Government’s failure to subject the buses to emissions test twice a month, indicated a CAG Report on air pollution tabled in the Assembly on … Read more

Delhi Budget: CM announces smart cards for women’s free travel in DTC buses

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) With the aim to make Delhi a world-class capital with the largest electric public transport bus fleet, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday allocated Rs 12,952 crore for improvement of the city’s entire transport sector in Budget 2025-26. Presenting a Budget with a Rs 1 … Read more

Attack on HRTC buses in Punjab, service suspended on 10 routes

Follow Us on Google News Shimla, March 19 (IANS) State-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) on Wednesday suspended bus service on at least 10 routes in Punjab after two of its buses were damaged by miscreants in two days. Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu informed the Assembly that he talked to his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant … Read more

Delhi govt to sign AB-PMJAY MoU with Centre on April 10; Mohalla buses to hit roads from April 1

Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Aiming to deliver its promise to provide free health insurance, the Delhi government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central government on April 10 to extend benefits of AB-PMJAY to city residents, said Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday. Singh, who also holds … Read more

Two inter-district state transport buses attacked in Manipur

Imphal, March 8 (IANS) At least two state transport buses were attacked in tribal-inhabited Kangpokpi and another place in Manipur on Saturday post resumption of inter-district services from Imphal to hill districts after over 20 months, officials said. A police official in Imphal said that though the buses were escorted by the Central Armed Police … Read more

Gurugram: GMCBL flags off ‘Pink Buses’ on Women’s Day

Gurugram, March 8 (IANS) Commemorating the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) introduced ‘Pink Buses’ for female passengers here in Gurugram on Saturday. These two Gurugaman buses have been made operational on two key routes wherein a heavy volume of lady passengers were noticed. The two routes include route … Read more

Free travel for women in Rajasthan Roadways buses on International Women’s Day

Jaipur, March 5 (IANS) In a special initiative to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, women across Rajasthan will be able to travel for free in Rajasthan Roadways buses. The announcement was made on Wednesday following the directives of Roadways Chairperson Shubhra Singh. Roadways Managing Director Purushottam Sharma stated that the free travel facility … Read more

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