Delhi CM opens testing station at DTC’s Tehkhand depot, flags off 50 buses
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated an Automated Testing Station (ATS) at the Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) Tehkhand Depot, public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Hasanpur and Ghazipur depots and flagged off 50 new zero-emission electric buses.
The events were part of the Delhi government’s initiatives to make public transport more modern, safe, transparent and environment-friendly.
The Chief Minister also launched an interstate e-bus service between Delhi and Rewari.
During the programme, Chief Minister Gupta also unveiled a coffee table book on the DTC.
Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government’s aim was not merely to discuss problems but to provide lasting solutions.
Congratulating officers, employees and all those associated with the Transport Department on the initiatives, the Chief Minister added that the state government was continuously working to strengthen Delhi’s transport system.
Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, senior officials, public representatives and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said the state government would have to continuously work in four key areas to strengthen Delhi’s transport system, safety, sustainability, seamless connectivity and smart infrastructure.
She added that passenger safety was the Delhi government’s top priority.
“Keeping this in mind, the new electric buses have been equipped with CCTV cameras, panic buttons and several other safety features.”
“The expansion of the bus network is also improving connectivity between different parts of the city, ensuring safer and more convenient public transport for people,” she said.
Commenting on the previous Aam Aadmi Party government’s tenure, the Chief Minister said that at that time, there was more concern about work and discussion about that concern than actual work.
“The DTC remained in debt for a long time, employees faced difficulties, and the problems of drivers, conductors and officials remained unresolved,” she added.
“The people of Delhi continued to wait for basic facilities for a long time, but during the current BJP government’s nearly one-and-a-half-year tenure, the city had gained a new pace of development,” she said.
She added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP government in Delhi was moving ahead by prioritising people’s work and delivering results.
The Chief Minister said the Delhi government’s aim was not only to increase the number of buses but also to provide better and dignified facilities to passengers.
“Old and dilapidated bus shelters across Delhi would also be modernised so that, along with modern buses, bus stops too looked attractive and convenient in keeping with the changing face of the city,” she added.
–IANS
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