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'Delhi needs more educated L-G': AAP on CBI probe over alleged DTC bus scam

After the Delhi L-G VK Saxena gave his nod to the CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities in DTC buses procurement scam, the AAP took a dig at him saying "Delhi needs a more educated LG"

Delhi schools, students in a jam as state-owned bus fleet is withdrawn

Costs rise for all sides as state govt is forced to look at options providing a safe, economical transport option

CBI initiates inquiry into purchase of 1,000 DTC buses by Delhi govt

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry over allegations of corruption in procurement of 1,000 low-floor buses by the Delhi government.

DTC bus procurement: Delhi BJP accuses Kejriwal of diverting attention

The BJP on Sunday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his tweet which cited a news story on a "clean chit" given to his government in the alleged irregularities in DTC bus procurement, saying a CBI probe is underway. BJP MLA Vijender Gupta, who had raised the matter of alleged corruption in DTC bus procurement and maintenance contracts, charged Kejriwal of creating an alibi for his government. "The news story tweeted by Kejriwal was dated back to July 10, 2021. It was aimed at diverting attention from the ongoing CBI probe into the alleged corruption in DTC bus procurement and maintenance contracts," Gupta claimed in a press conference. Gupta stated he was even called by the CBI on January 27 to record his statement in a complaint lodged by him in the case. "Chief Minister Kejriwal tried to hide facts by tweeting a source-based news, which has no basis today as the matter is already under investigation," the BJP leader said. The CBI has registered a preliminary enqui

'DTC will not provide buses to Delhi schools from new academic session'

The DTC has stopped providing buses to schools in the city from the new academic session in view of growing demand of its fleet for public transport here, officials said on Wednesday.

DTC, DMRC ink MoU to develop state-of-the-art bus terminals: Report

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of land parcels and bus terminals in the national capital

Delhi okays induction of 1,500 low-floor e-buses in public transport fleet

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) also decided to allocate 10 sites to various agencies for setting up Electric Vehicle charging stations and battery awapping stations under Delhi EV Policy 2020

Delhi govt forms committee to look into incidents of fire in DTC buses

4 incidents of fire in DTC buses in the last two months have been reported, raising safety concerns of the passengers and staff, said a note issued by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot

Delhi transport minister flags prototype e-bus,100 low-floor CNG buses

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday flagged off 100 low-floor air-conditioned CNG buses and a prototype electric bus from the Indraprastha depot here

Not allowed on board due to Covid curbs, people damage DTC buses

Police used mild force to disperse the crowd and five people were detained, officials said

DDMA allows standing passengers in Delhi Metro, buses to tackle pollution

DDMA said 30 standing passengers will be allowed in each Metro train coach

DTC extends contactless e-ticketing trial on buses till September 30

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has extended the contactless e-ticketing trial on its buses till September 30, as per an order issued here

Delhi unlock: Metro, DTC buses to operate at 100% capacity from Monday

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has allowed Delhi Metro and DTC buses to operate at 100 per cent capacity from July 26 (Monday), officials said.

Delhi govt collaborates with Google to provide real-time bus tracking

Delhi government has collaborated with Google to launch a system to enable commuters to track bus locations, arrival and departure times, and routes on a real-time basis on their smartphones

Delhi Congress leaders meets CVC, demands probe into DTC bus deal

A delegation of Delhi Congress leaders on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the chief vigilance commissioner, demanding a detailed probe into the DTC bus procurement and maintenance contract issue.

Routes of DTC buses plying via overflooding-prone underpasses diverted

DTC has issued an order directing for route diversion of its buses plying via underpasses of Minto Bridge, Pul Prahaldpur and Jakhira prone to overflooding during monsoon, officials said

Startups help make public transport safer for the commuter post Covid

How contact-less payments, voice-enabled ticketing and NFC are changing your travel on public transport

BJP alleges bus deal scam by Delhi govt; minister says Rs 225 cr saved

Speaking in the Delhi Assembly, the minister asserted that the city government will procure more buses and challenged the BJP to stop it

DTC approves bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned electric buses

The Delhi Transport Corporation on Monday approved bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned low-floor e-buses, a move hailed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said his government was committed to switching public transport to electric mode. The 300 electric buses, after approval by the cabinet, will start arriving from October and the entire induction will be completed by next February, said Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot who chaired the board meeting. "Along with private vehicles, we are also committed to switch public transport to electric," Kejriwal tweeted. "Delhi will defeat pollution with the joint efforts of the people & the government. Our EV Policy will set a precedent for the world." The 300 low-floor air-conditioned buses would be equipped with state-of-the-art features like real-time passenger information system, CCTVs, panic buttons, GPS and other facilities, and will be friendly for persons with disabilities. In view of passenger safety, especially for ...

Trial of contactless ticketing system begins in all DTC buses

The Delhi Transport department has started trial of contactless ticketing system in all the DTC buses through the 'Chartr' app