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Delhi CM flags off 400 battery buses, vows full electrification of public transport by 2026


Published on 2025-05-02 12:01:33 - ThePrint
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  • New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 400 new electric buses under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Initiative (DEVI). Speaking at the launch, Gupta said, "This is the power of a triple-engine government. All three arms are working together tirelessly." She said that 2,080 more electric buses will be added [
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 400 new electric buses on December 14, 2023, increasing the total number of electric buses in the city to 1,300, which is the highest in India. He announced plans to fully electrify Delhi's public transport system by 2026, emphasizing the environmental benefits of electric buses, which produce no pollution and are cost-effective to operate. Kejriwal also highlighted the addition of 1,500 more electric buses by the following year, aiming to reach a total of 10,480 buses in Delhi, with 80% being electric. This initiative is part of a broader effort to combat air pollution and promote sustainable transportation in the capital.

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