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


Published on 2025-05-02 06:01:32 - 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 September 5, 2023, marking a significant step towards the full electrification of the city's public transport system. Kejriwal announced that Delhi aims to have a fully electric bus fleet by the next year, which would make it the first city in the country to achieve this goal. The introduction of these buses is part of a broader initiative to combat air pollution and reduce the carbon footprint of the national capital. The event also highlighted the government's commitment to sustainable urban development, with Kejriwal emphasizing the importance of electric vehicles in improving the quality of life for Delhi's residents.

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