India, Nov. 28 -- The Delhi Government's procurement strategy for electric buses is tilting towards nine-metre ones instead of the 12-metre ones owing to the congested roads in the national capital, manoeuvrability concerns and cost efficiency.
According to a senior transport department official, the nine-metre buses introduced during the tenure of the Rekha Gupta Government under its Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector (DEVI) scheme are better suited for negotiating narrow stretches, sharp turns and densely populated neighbourhoods.
Barring the Outer Ring Road, the 12-metre buses often struggle to operate smoothly in other areas. "Traffic congestion is a persistent challenge across the city, especially in older areas. The move is aimed...