The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, will launch two hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in the Central Vista area from Friday. The initiative aims to encourage the use of public transport and provide seamless last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations and government offices in the Central Vista.
Key Features of the Service
Each bus can seat 35 passengers and is equipped with GPS-based tracking and CCTV systems. The service will operate from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak office hours: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The frequency of each bus will be 30 minutes.
Routes and Fare
One bus will operate in the clockwise direction and the other in the anti-clockwise direction, covering Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Arts, India Gate, Seva Teerth metro station, as well as several other offices and landmarks. Fare collection will be through the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, and cash, with affordable stage-wise ticket pricing of Rs 10 and Rs 15.
Operational Details
DMRC will oversee the operations, conductors, ticketing, and passenger support, while the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel support. Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director of Corporate Communications at DMRC, stated, "This pioneering initiative underscores the Centre's commitment to green mobility, clean energy adoption, and sustainable public transport infrastructure. The project is expected to serve as a benchmark for future hydrogen-based transportation systems across the country."
