Delhi Transport Minister flags off 100 low-floor CNG buses & a prototype electric bus

New Delhi, March 7: Delhi Transport Minister on Monday flagged off 100 low-floor air-conditioned CNG buses and a prototype electric bus from the Indraprastha depot in Delhi.

Gahlot said that these buses are modern and environment friendly, and will help reduce pollution in the city.

These buses, which were launched as part of the Delhi government’s cluster project, are also fitted with modern amenities such as panic buttons and GPS, and are wheelchair accessible. The number of public transportation buses has increased to 7,000 since their introduction.

Kailash Gehlot in a tweet after its launch on Sunday said, “Delhi’s public bus fleet, for the first time ever, crossed the 7000 mark! Under @ArvindKejriwal’s visionary leadership, our buses have become an example of safe, convenient & affordable transport!.”

He added, “We’ll continue adding to this number, with 2000+ e-buses in the coming year.”

In January, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had flagged off 100 low-floor air-conditioned CNG buses and one prototype electric bus from the Rajghat depot.