Delhi to Add 2,800 New Low-Floor Electric Buses by 2028 Under PM e-Drive Scheme
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Delhi's public transport fleet will be augmented with 2,800 new air-conditioned low-floor electric buses by August 2028 under Phase I of the PM e-Drive Scheme. This initiative will increase the fleet strength to 14,000 by 2028-29. Of the new buses, 1,400 will be 12-metres long, and the remaining 1,400 will be 9-metres long, deployed on narrow roads and rural areas to enhance last-mile connectivity and extend public transport beyond main corridors. The scheme offers financial assistance of ₹35 lakh for 12-metre buses and ₹25 lakh for 9-metre buses, aiming to improve air quality and provide sustainable public transport.
Key Points
- Delhi will add 2,800 new electric buses to its public transport fleet by August 2028 under the PM e-Drive Scheme.
- The initiative aims to increase the total fleet strength to 14,000 by 2028-29.
- Shorter 9-metre buses will be deployed in rural and narrow areas to improve last-mile connectivity.
- The scheme provides significant financial assistance per bus to promote zero-emission public transport.
Exam Facts
- Scheme: PM e-Drive Scheme (Phase I)
- Number of e-buses: 2,800
- Target completion: August 2028
- Total fleet strength target: 14,000 by 2028-29
- Financial assistance: ₹35 lakh for 12-metre bus, ₹25 lakh for 9-metre bus
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