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The Delhi government is expected to resume its interstate bus service on September 25, nearly 15 years after the service was suspended during the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) shift to CNG buses. Earlier this year, the DTC approved the plan to deploy 100 electric interstate buses across 17 routes.

The initial batch of three interstate buses will be flagged off on September 25, travelling to Baraut, news agency PTI reported. The Delhi government is starting with a nearby destination to test the response in the first phase. More buses will be rolled out gradually.

“It is not feasible to ply electric buses to far-off locations because of the lack of charging infrastructure. So, it has been decided that we will take buses on a wet lease model, wherein a concessionaire will come on board and operate the buses for us. These will be BS-VI compliant buses,” PTI quoted an official as saying.

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Delhi Interstate Bus Service: Check Route, Features And Other Details

- Route: The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is preparing to roll out its interstate bus service to 17 destinations, including Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun in Uttarakhand; Panipat in Haryana; Ayodhya, Lucknow, and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh; and Amritsar, Chandigarh, and Jammu.

- Features: The new long-route routes measuring 17 metres in length will be air-conditioned and equipped with ample luggage space, officials said.

- Fares: While the exact fares are yet to be announced pending the appointment of the concessionaire, they are likely to be affordable. “The fares will be economical and lower than those of most buses currently operating on these routes,” the official added.

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Suspension Of DTC’s Interstate Bus Service

The DTC’s interstate bus service was suspended in 2010 during the fleet’s transition to CNG-powered buses, partly due to the limited availability of CNG in neighbouring states. However, before the suspension,the DTC’s interstate buses were widely preferred for long-distance travel due to affordability and reliability.