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Routes of DTC buses plying via overflooding-prone underpasses diverted

DTC has issued an order directing for route diversion of its buses plying via underpasses of Minto Bridge, Pul Prahaldpur and Jakhira prone to overflooding during monsoon, officials said

Startups help make public transport safer for the commuter post Covid

How contact-less payments, voice-enabled ticketing and NFC are changing your travel on public transport

BJP alleges bus deal scam by Delhi govt; minister says Rs 225 cr saved

Speaking in the Delhi Assembly, the minister asserted that the city government will procure more buses and challenged the BJP to stop it

DTC approves bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned electric buses

The Delhi Transport Corporation on Monday approved bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned low-floor e-buses, a move hailed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said his government was committed to switching public transport to electric mode. The 300 electric buses, after approval by the cabinet, will start arriving from October and the entire induction will be completed by next February, said Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot who chaired the board meeting. "Along with private vehicles, we are also committed to switch public transport to electric," Kejriwal tweeted. "Delhi will defeat pollution with the joint efforts of the people & the government. Our EV Policy will set a precedent for the world." The 300 low-floor air-conditioned buses would be equipped with state-of-the-art features like real-time passenger information system, CCTVs, panic buttons, GPS and other facilities, and will be friendly for persons with disabilities. In view of passenger safety, especially for ...

Trial of contactless ticketing system begins in all DTC buses

The Delhi Transport department has started trial of contactless ticketing system in all the DTC buses through the 'Chartr' app

Delhi government asks DTC to return buses given as 'special hire' to Police

The Delhi Police has cemented nails near barricades at Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) and Tikri (Delhi-Haryana) borders and has heavily barricaded the Ghazipur border

JBM Auto bags order for 700 low floor BS-VI compliant buses for DTC

The buses also have features like electronic braking system, public address system and kneeling mechanism

Interstate DTC bus services suspended owing to farmers' protest: Official

Interstate buses of DTC have not been plying since November 27 due to the farmers' protest against the Centre's new farm laws at the borders of the city, a senior official said on Friday.

Delhi govt extends contactless ticketing trial in buses till November 31

On the recommendations of the task force, the DTC had started a trial of contactless mobile ticketing in 29 buses of Hasanpur and Gazipur bus depot in September

Passengers could occupy all seats in Delhi buses from Nov 1: Minister

Despite a spike in Covid-19 cases, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday said passengers could travel on all seats in public transport buses from November 1

Delhi rains: DTC bus submerged under Minto Bridge; one person found dead

According to the Delhi fire department, a bus and two autorickshaws were stuck at the Minto Bridge underpass due to heavy waterlogging.

Delhi Lockdown: Things you need to know before stepping out from home

The CM also directed private firms to give compulsory paid leave to all employees, including contractual - until the end of March

Workers stay away but Delhi remains largely unaffected by nationwide strike

Metro and the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) services functioned normally despite the strike call

From FlixBus to Intrcity, brands lay pitch to disrupt the bus market

The buses that these new firms offer are a far cry from the crumbling vehicles that state governments run

Citizenship Act stir: Protesters torch buses in Delhi, clash with police

Some of the protesters claimed that the police baton-charged them when they were holding a peaceful agitation.

Most women passengers appreciate Delhi govt's free-ride on DTC buses scheme

There was a section of women commuters who questioned the sustainability of the scheme, saying it comes nearly three months ahead of Delhi polls, wondered whether next govt will continue the programme

DTC staffers face action after viral video of dance inside bus

The incident reportedly took place in the Janakpuri area on July 12

CCTV cameras in DTC buses: AAP-led Delhi govt to fulfill promise today

In 2015, DTC had sought Rs 103.25 crore to install CCTV cameras in all the buses