In a significant step towards cleaner and more inclusive urban mobility, the Delhi government has introduced 76 electric buses under the newly launched DEVI (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges) initiative. The move is aimed at enhancing last-mile connectivity between metro stations and residential areas while supporting the city’s broader push for sustainable transport.
The rollout began from the Ghazipur depot, with buses set to cover short-distance routes of approximately 12 km daily. These buses will primarily serve areas with limited access to conventional public transport, navigating narrow streets and high-density zones that are typically underserved.
Initial routes include:
- Anand Vihar ISBT to Keshav Nagar Mukti Ashram (8 buses)
- Seemapuri to Old Delhi Railway Station (6 buses)
- Mayur Vihar Phase III to Mori Gate Terminal (10 buses)
- Anand Vihar ISBT to Kapashera Border (14 buses)
Additional buses will soon operate from Nangloi and East Vinod Nagar depots, expanding the DEVI network further.
This initiative marks a revamp of the earlier Mohalla Bus Service, now backed by infrastructure upgrades and strategic policy support. Fully electric, the DEVI buses align with Delhi’s EV Policy and national initiatives like the FAME India scheme and NEMMP.
Designed with low floors, GPS, CCTV, and future Wi-Fi capability, the buses prioritize commuter safety, accessibility, and sustainability. City officials emphasize the dual impact: reducing emissions and bridging mobility gaps in low-income and inner urban areas.
Transport experts view DEVI as a key component in Delhi’s effort to become a model city for green and equitable mobility, contingent on ongoing route optimization and service reliability.
