Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday flagged off 150 electric buses and inaugurated four high-capacity charging stations to strengthen public transport and reduce vehicular pollution.

The buses were launched at Swami Vivekanand ISBT in Anand Vihar, while the charging stations were inaugurated at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depots in Nand Nagri, Rohini Sector-37, Nangloi and Keshopur.

With the latest addition, Delhi's electric bus fleet has reached 5,238, taking the city's total bus fleet to 6,988, including 1,750 CNG buses. The government aims to expand the overall fleet to nearly 14,000 buses by the financial year 2028-29.

Anand Vihar Pollution Measures Implemented

Speaking at the launch, Yadav said the Delhi government was adopting a coordinated approach across departments to address air pollution.

He identified Anand Vihar as one of the capital's major pollution hotspots and said all 11 action points recommended by the Union Environment Ministry had been implemented in the area.

The four new charging stations are expected to support the growing electric bus fleet, while the expansion of electric public transport is aimed at reducing emissions from road traffic.

432 Bicycles Distributed To Schoolgirls

Separately, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood distributed 432 bicycles to Class 9 girl students in Janakpuri under the Vidya Vahini Yojana.

Sood said around 26,000 bicycles had been distributed across the capital since the scheme was launched on July 31, 2026. The initiative aims to promote independence among schoolgirls and make commuting to school easier.

The two initiatives focus on cleaner public transport and improved access to education across Delhi.