With 2,299 e-auto permits allocated by the Transport Department, 1,183 have already been registered, operating from 40 DMRC stations equipped with charging points and designated parking areas.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is set to bolster its last-mile connectivity by introducing more than 1,100 e-autos to its existing fleet of electric three-wheelers. With 2,299 e-auto permits allocated by the Transport Department, 1,183 have already been registered, operating from 40 DMRC stations equipped with charging points and designated parking areas. By the end of August, an additional 1,116 e-autos are expected to be registered, further improving accessibility for commuters.
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These permits have been assigned to authorised operators at metro stations across Chhatarpur, Dwarka, Rohini, and northwest Delhi. Vikas Kumar, the DMRC Managing Director, emphasized the significance of last-mile connectivity for Delhi Metro passengers. He praised the Delhi government’s recent initiative to launch a bus service aimed at enhancing this connectivity. The concerted efforts to enhance transportation options reflect a commitment to improving the overall commuting experience for residents and visitors in the capital city.
Talking about the e-auto service, Kumar said, buses are big in size and may not be suitable for all metro stations while e-autos are easily manoeuvrable. “We are partnering with companies who will provide the e-autos and operate them as per our requirements. These will run on our circuit to ensure last-mile connectivity,” he told PTI.
Govt begins trial run of mohalla buses in Delhi
Earlier, the Delhi government started a week-long trial run for the mohalla bus project and launched two trial routes by taking a step forward towards implementation of the flagship scheme announced last year to improve the last-mile connectivity in the Capital. These buses will run on two trial routes — Akshardham to Mayur Vihar Phase-3 and Majlis Park to Pradhan Enclave in Burari.
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Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot said that the transport department will conduct a trial run for a week and feedback will be incorporated for the expansion of the mohalla bus project. “Such routes are being created for the first time. We are consulting with IIT and several other organisations working with big data to understand the commuting patterns using mobile data and higher frequency of origin-destination points. Transportation, Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) are studying the ground reality of the proposed routes,” he added.
The Delhi government is currently operating 100 buses acquired from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to enhance last-mile connectivity.
