Delhi Launches 'DEVI' Initiative, Introduces 76 Electric Buses to Strengthen Last-Mile Connectivity

24 Apr 2025

In a significant push for last-mile connectivity and sustainable transport, the Delhi government is set to launch 76 electric buses from the Ghazipur depot starting Tuesday, according to transport department officials. This new fleet marks the first batch of buses to operate under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVI) initiative, aimed at transforming urban mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

The electric bus service is designed to enhance feeder connectivity to metro stations and major Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus routes, with each vehicle expected to cover around 12 kilometres.

Eight buses will operate between Anand Vihar ISBT Terminal and Keshav Nagar Mukti Ashram, while six buses will serve the Seemapuri–Old Delhi Railway Station route. Additionally, ten buses will run between the Mayur Vihar Phase III Paper Market and Mori Gate Terminal.

Additionally, eight buses will operate on the Anand Vihar ISBT to Swaroop Nagar route, while six buses will serve the routes connecting Anand Vihar ISBT with Humdard Nagar and Sangam Vihar. Fourteen buses will be deployed on the Anand Vihar ISBT to Kapashera Border route. The Nangloi and East Vinod Nagar depots are also scheduled to commence DEVI bus operations in the coming days