India, June 8 -- The Delhi Government has announced plans to add 2,800 new air-conditioned low-floor electric buses to the city's public transport network under the Centre's PM E-DRIVE scheme, in one of the biggest expansions of electric mobility in the Capital.

Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said the proposed fleet will include 1,400 nine-metre buses and 1,400 twelve-metre buses aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening feeder services, and expanding access to public transport across Delhi.

The Government said the move is part of its larger strategy to modernise public transport infrastructure and reduce pollution caused by conventional fuel vehicles.

Officials said the induction of the new buses is expected to improve ...