India, July 19 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday announced that the Delhi government will induct 2,800 air-conditioned low-floor electric buses under the Centre's scheme to expand public transport and green mobility.

The fleet will comprise 1,400 12-metre buses and as many 9-metre buses, with the smaller buses intended to improve last-mile connectivity by operating on narrow roads and in rural areas.

The new buses are expected to begin operations from April next year, with the entire fleet slated to be integrated into Delhi's public transport system by August 2028.

An official said the Delhi government had submitted a proposal last year for 2,800 electric buses to Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL). Based on operational...