The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) in its board meeting approved running of premium buses within NCR and for intercity operations.
On Tuesday, the DTC board approved operation of premium intercity buses on NCR routes under 200 kms, which may include electric or CNG buses. DTC will be operating Bharat Stage (BS) VI buses for routes covering more than 200 kms. All the buses will be equipped with CCTV, GPS, panic buttons and more, providing convenient and safer travel for long distance commuters.
DTC BOARD TAKES STEPS TO ENCOURAGE e-TWO WHEELERS
The DTC board also approved providing free charging facilities in DTC depots to encourage the use of e-two wheelers by employees. DTC has a workforce of nearly 38,000 employed across the city, working at the depots and corporate office. As per a survey conducted within the DTC employees, 45 per cent of the staff was using two wheelers to reach the office.
Apart from this, employees who do not have enough funds to purchase electric two wheeler will be able to avail a loan from financial institutes empaneled by Delhi Financial Corporation(DFC) as per the provision of Delhi EV policy 2020.
