CM Atishi Visits Burari Depot, Lauds Electric Buses for Pollution Control

On Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi visited the Burari electric bus depot to inspect the charging infrastructure and facilities for the buses. She highlighted that the adoption of electric buses is a significant move in tackling the growing air pollution in the national capital.

The Chief Minister stated that Delhi has a fleet of approximately 2,000 electric buses, making it the second largest in the world, and they play a crucial role in combating air pollution.

"Over the past seven to eight years, Delhi has been grappling with pollution, particularly during October, November, and December, when air quality worsens significantly. When pollution levels began to rise, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted that stubble burning in areas outside Delhi was contributing to the issue, but assured that the city would take all necessary measures to combat pollution. The introduction of electric buses is a key step in this effort", Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a press release.

Under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi now boasts the second-largest electric bus fleet in the world, with around 2,000 electric buses contributing significantly to the battle against pollution. We are continuously expanding the fleet, and it won't be long before Delhi has the largest electric bus fleet globally.

The Chief Minister attributed the success of this initiative to the charging infrastructure developed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. The Evil Bus Depot, equipped with 32 fast-charging stations, allows the buses to cover 150 kilometers with just one hour of charging.

The depot has the capacity to house 160 buses and is equipped with an automatic washing system for fleet maintenance. "The AAP government has provided the essential charging infrastructure to support the electric bus revolution."

After the inspection, the chief minister engaged with bus drivers and conductors in the depot's common room, where employees shared their satisfaction with the available facilities. She said, "DTC is the backbone of Delhi, with its drivers and conductors playing a crucial role in the city's daily operations by transporting over 40 lakh people, thereby supporting the city's economy."

(News Agency)