Delhi's Interstate Bus Service Returns: A Decade-Long Wait Ends

After being grounded for over a decade, Delhi's long-awaited interstate bus service is poised for a relaunch on September 25, the very date when India celebrates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. In a continent-wide festivity, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh announced plans to flag off the service.

Initially, these services will operate to nearby locations, including Baraut, with plans to eventually cover more extensive routes. While electric buses were proposed initially, feasibility issues have led the government to opt for BS-VI compliant buses operated through a wet lease model by a concessionaire.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) aims to make fares economical, a nod to their once-popular services that were halted in 2010. Destinations across Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and more have been shortlisted, promising air-conditioned buses with ample luggage space for long routes.