Delhi adds 500 electric buses to fleet and starts Panipat e‑bus service
Aditi Madhukar | Feb 09, 2026, 18:48 IST
Delhi has inducted 500 electric buses into its public transport network and launched an interstate e‑bus service connecting the capital with Panipat. The additions increase the city’s electric fleet, aim to improve connectivity and are part of broader transport and sustainability plans.
Delhi on Sunday inducted 500 new electric buses into its public transport fleet and inaugurated an interstate electric bus service to Panipat, adding a significant boost to the city’s electric vehicle operations. The buses, flagged off at Ramlila Maidan in a public ceremony, take the total number of electric buses in the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet beyond 4,000, positioning the city with one of the largest registered e‑bus contingents in India.
Transport officials said the move is aimed at improving mobility options for daily commuters and strengthening regional connectivity between the national capital and neighbouring industrial towns. The new electric route covers roughly 86 kilometres between Delhi and Panipat in the neighbouring state of Haryana, including several intermediate stops. Timetables for the service have been arranged to serve both office commuters and industrial workers travelling during peak morning and evening hours.
City authorities highlighted that the addition of these buses is part of a broader plan to expand public transport capacity and reduce emissions from road transport. The existing e‑bus fleet, now exceeding 4,000 vehicles, surpasses the count in other Indian states and reflects a marked expansion in electric public transport over recent years. Plans underway include further increases in the number of electric buses, with officials outlining targets to more than double the current figure over the next two years.
In addition to fleet expansion, policymakers said efforts are being made to support the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles, such as charging stations and operational frameworks. Initiatives to make public transport more accessible were also mentioned, including mobility schemes for frequent riders and specific provisions aimed at improving safety and access for female passengers.
The government event coincided with the completion of a year in office for the current administration in the city. While the transport expansion was a central focus, officials also noted progress on other local development works. Independent observers and commuter groups welcomed the fleet addition as a practical step toward improving daily travel options, though broader challenges in traffic management and overall pollution remain ongoing topics of public discussion.
Transport officials said the move is aimed at improving mobility options for daily commuters and strengthening regional connectivity between the national capital and neighbouring industrial towns. The new electric route covers roughly 86 kilometres between Delhi and Panipat in the neighbouring state of Haryana, including several intermediate stops. Timetables for the service have been arranged to serve both office commuters and industrial workers travelling during peak morning and evening hours.
City authorities highlighted that the addition of these buses is part of a broader plan to expand public transport capacity and reduce emissions from road transport. The existing e‑bus fleet, now exceeding 4,000 vehicles, surpasses the count in other Indian states and reflects a marked expansion in electric public transport over recent years. Plans underway include further increases in the number of electric buses, with officials outlining targets to more than double the current figure over the next two years.
In addition to fleet expansion, policymakers said efforts are being made to support the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles, such as charging stations and operational frameworks. Initiatives to make public transport more accessible were also mentioned, including mobility schemes for frequent riders and specific provisions aimed at improving safety and access for female passengers.
The government event coincided with the completion of a year in office for the current administration in the city. While the transport expansion was a central focus, officials also noted progress on other local development works. Independent observers and commuter groups welcomed the fleet addition as a practical step toward improving daily travel options, though broader challenges in traffic management and overall pollution remain ongoing topics of public discussion.
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