Hydrogen Bus Service Launches in Delhi’s Posh Central Vista Area
DMRC begins hydrogen fuel shuttle bus service in Central Vista area from 15 May. Two 35-seater buses with GPS and CCTV will run every 30 minutes between Central Secretariat and Seva Tirath metro stations. Fare set at ₹10 and ₹15.
DMRC has launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area to improve last-mile connectivity. The buses, provided by Indian Oil, will operate on weekdays during peak office hours with fares between ₹10 and ₹15.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched a hydrogen fuel-based shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area of Delhi, starting from 15 May. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The service aims to strengthen last-mile connectivity between Central Secretariat and Seva Tirath metro stations, making it easier for government employees and the general public to commute to their offices. It is expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles.
Under this project, Indian Oil Corporation Limited has provided DMRC with two state-of-the-art hydrogen buses, each with 35 seats. The buses are equipped with GPS tracking and CCTV systems to ensure safety and route monitoring. The service will run from Monday to Friday, excluding government holidays, during peak office hours.
A bus will be available every 30 minutes. The service timings are from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The buses will cover key locations including Kartavya Path, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Art, India Gate, and Seva Tirath metro station. The fares have been set at ₹10 and ₹15.
The hydrogen bus works by using hydrogen and air in a fuel cell to generate electricity that powers the vehicle. The only waste emitted from the bus is water, making it significantly more environmentally friendly compared to traditional petrol and diesel buses. Projects related to hydrogen blending in natural gas pipelines, localisation of electrolyser-based technologies, and promotion of bio-routes for green hydrogen production are being aggressively pursued.
