New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Delhi Government will dedicate 200 new zero-emission electric buses, launch an interstate electric bus service between Delhi and Karnal, introduce 56 dedicated Ladies Special electric bus services and inaugurate a high-capacity public EV charging station at DTC Rajghat Depot-I, the government said in a press note.

According to the press note, "The initiatives are aimed at strengthening Delhi's public transport infrastructure and advancing the city's transition towards clean and sustainable mobility."

Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the induction of 200 new electric buses will take Delhi's electric bus fleet to 4,938, taking the overall bus fleet to around 6,800 buses, including 1,750 CNG buses.

The ...