BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin and CM Rekha Gupta flag off 500 new EV buses from Ramlila Maidan

Delhi becomes state with the country's largest e-bus fleet: CM Smt. Rekha Gupta

Under CM Rekha Gupta’s leadership, Delhi has received decisive and accountable governance: National President Shri Nitin Nabin

New Delhi(The Uttam Hindu): At a grand ceremony held at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta flagged off 500 new electric buses, inducting them into the fleet of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). The event on Sunday marked the start of the first anniversary celebrations of the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi that was reelected after 27 years on February 8 last year.

The Chief Minister said that with the addition of 500 new EV buses, Delhi has now become the state with the largest e-bus fleet in the country. On this historic occasion, the inter-state e-bus service between Delhi and Panipat was also inaugurated. 

The special programme was attended by Delhi BJP President Shri Virendra Sachdeva, Cabinet Ministers in the Delhi government Shri Pravesh Sahib Singh, Shri Ashish Sood, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Shri Ravinder Indraj, Shri Kapil Mishra; MLAs and other dignitaries. 

Addressing the gathering, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin said that the people of Delhi, by giving a historic majority to the BJP, have formed a strong and decisive government, and on the completion of one year of this government, he thanked the people of the state for their belief in the BJP.

Congratulating Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta in particular, he said that she is working with constant dedication to realise the vision of Delhi envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that gifting 500 new electric buses to the people of Delhi on the completion of one year of the government is a commendable and far-sighted step.

“The previous governments made big promises, put up hoardings and announcements, but results were not visible on the ground. However, our government has proved that it is a results-oriented government by delivering on the ground. The policy of zero tolerance against corruption, digital transparency in administration and accountability in decision-making have been clearly visible over the past year,” the BJP President said. 

He added that when intent is right, policy is right, and there is decisive leadership, availability of funds can never be an impediment in development work for the state. Expressing confidence, he said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government will continue to take development initiatives forward with the same spirit.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that for the first time in Delhi’s history, 500 new electric buses have been inducted into the public transport system at one go. With their induction, the total number of electric buses in Delhi has crossed 4,000, establishing the Capital as the city with the largest electric bus fleet in the country. She said that a new electric bus route between Delhi and Panipat has also been launched today, which will provide safe, convenient and pollution-free travel to thousands of passengers. The government aims to increase the number of electric buses to 7,500 by the end of 2026, and to induct 14,000 EV buses into the DTC fleet by 2028.

The Chief Minister said that February 8, 2025, was a historic day for Delhi, when the people gave a clear mandate to the BJP by blessing it with 48 out of 70 seats. From that day, a new foundation for Delhi’s development was laid. She said that by giving a full majority, the people of Delhi expressed their trust in the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and a stable and decisive government was formed with the mantra of “development as well as heritage”. She said that after 27 years, a BJP government was formed in Delhi, and from that moment, new lines of development and trust began to be drawn in the Capital. Over the past 365 days, all MLAs, ministers and the entire team have given top priority to public service and worked continuously to resolve long-pending problems.

“I want to thank the people of Delhi for trusting the BJP government and I want to thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji for his trust in our administration. It is because of the people’s trust that this government is working 365 days a year for them. And this is the wonder of the Hon’ble PM’s leadership that you are seeing a state with a female CM, female secretary and even female e-bus drivers,” Smt. Rekha Gupta said.

The Chief Minister further said that the Delhi government will soon bring a comprehensive and effective EV policy to promote clean fuel in transport. She added that while EV subsidies announced by the previous government were not paid, the present government has ensured payment of ₹40 crore under this head. Work is also underway on schemes such as Pink Cards and Mobility Cards for women. 

Presenting glimpses of one year of her government, she said that the assessment should not be based only on paperwork, but on modern buses running on Delhi’s roads and improved transport facilities for the common people. She said that the previous government left DTC in disarray with losses of nearly ₹65,000 crore. In contrast, the present government is taking concrete steps to pull DTC out of losses and develop it into a modern, reliable and self-reliant transport system, so that in the future it can not only provide better services but also become profitable. She added that correcting years of mismanagement will take time, but with the Prime Minister’s resolve of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, the Delhi government is committed to building a developed Delhi.

Delhi Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh thanked Shri Nitin Nabin for flagging off 500 new electric buses and dedicating them to the people of Delhi. He said this historic step will further strengthen public transport, modernise Delhi’s transport system and take it forward in a clean and pollution-free direction. He added that the new inter-state electric bus service between Delhi and Panipat will provide passengers with a safe, comfortable and environment-friendly travel experience. 

The service covers a distance of about 86 kilometres and passes through major locations such as Delhi Singhu Border, Haryana Singhu Border, Rai, Bahalgarh, Kumaspur, Murthal, Ganaur, Patti Kalyana, Samalkha, Karhans and Machhrauli, strengthening regional connectivity. Dr. Singh said that under the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is fully committed to building a world-class, sustainable and modern public transport network.

Delhi surpasses Maharashtra to become state with largest number of registered electric buses

Delhi has achieved another historic milestone in clean and sustainable transport this month by becoming the state with the largest number of registered electric buses in the country. With the induction of 500 new EV buses at Ramlila Maidan, the national capital now operates a total of 4,286 electric buses, overtaking Maharashtra, which had so far held the top spot.

As per data from the Vahan dashboard under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for Feb 2026, Maharashtra now ranks second with 4001 E-buses, Karnataka is next with 1,989 e-buses, followed by Gujarat (1,041), Telangana (875) and Uttar Pradesh (874). 

This achievement not only makes Delhi the state with the largest e-bus fleet in the country, but also establishes the capital as a national model for green mobility and clean transport.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this success is the result of the Delhi government’s forward-looking policy aimed at making public transport modern, environment-friendly and accessible to all. Over the past year, the government has rapidly added electric buses to the Delhi Transport Corporation’s fleet, which has not only helped reduce pollution but has also provided commuters with a safer, more comfortable and affordable mode of transport. 

Daily timings of the Delhi–Panipat e-bus service:

Delhi to Panipat: 7:00 am, 7:30 am, 8:30 am; and 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm

Panipat to Delhi: 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am; and 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm

Top states with registered electric buses-

Delhi- 4286

Maharashtra- 4001

Karnataka- 1989

Gujarat- 1041

Telangana- 875

UP- 874