Delhiites! Your commute across the capital, especially amid scorching hot summers is bound to get more comfortable and hassle-free. How? Well, the Delhi government shall purchase 1950 air-conditioned buses to ply on Delhi roads soon. These will be electric and CNG AC buses. Read on to know more about your future bus travel.
Delhi Govt To Purchase New AC Buses For Comfort Of Citizens
On June 29, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal revealed that the Cabinet is all set to purchase 1950 air-conditioned buses. According to a report by ANI, Kejriwal revealed that the buses have been purchased keeping in mind the comfort of people, Delhi weather and the need for electric and air-conditioned modes of transport. The Delhi government will first procure 1950 buses and then issue fresh tenders for 4880 more.
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Delhi | Keeping in mind the Delhi weather and comfort of people, electric & air-conditioned buses have been purchased. During the Cabinet Meeting held today, we have agreed to purchase 1,950 buses: CM Arvind Kejriwal pic.twitter.com/1cgjD50MLB
— ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2022
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Travel On New AC Electric Buses In Delhi By 2023
In a digital media briefing, the Delhi CM revealed that earlier Delhi’s biggest problem was the lack of buses. Now, Delhi has the highest bus fleet ever with 7200 buses. He further added that by September 2023, Delhi will have 1500 electric buses and 450 CNG AC buses. So, you can expect to travel comfortably in environmental-friendly AC electric buses by next year. Meanwhile, if you’re a tourist in Delhi, then don’t forget to visit Chandni Chowk for a fun food walk.