New Delhi: Good news for government office commuters! The DMRC will soon roll out hydrogen powered buses for commuters going to the Central Vista region.
DMRC’s Announcement: Full Details
During the late hours of Thursday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that it will soon launch hydrogen powered shuttle buses for the Central Vista region of Delhi. The buses are being launched in collaboration with the central government’s ministries of Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
“In a major step towards promoting clean, sustainable, and efficient urban mobility, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will be launching an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from tomorrow, i.e., 15th May 2026”, the DMRC’s official statement said.
What Is the Hydrogen-Powered Shuttle Bus Project?
As part of the project, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will provide two hydrogen powered shuttle buses to DMRC. The buses will run on weekdays (Monday to Friday), every 30 minutes from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and again from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Each bus will have a capacity of 35 passengers. The main aim of this project is to encourage more commuters to use public transport, rather than personal cars.
Areas Covered by the Hydrogen Shuttle Buses
The main route of these buses will be from Central Secretariat Metro Station to Seva Teerth Metro Station. The hydrogen powered shuttle buses will also cover key landmarks in the Central Vista region:
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Kartavya Bhawan
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Vigyan Bhawan
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Nirman Bhawan
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Akbar Road
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Baroda House
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National Stadium
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National Gallery of Modern Arts
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India Gate
Fare of Hydrogen Powered Shuttle Buses
Tickets for the hydrogen-powered shuttle buses have been priced at Rs. 10 and Rs. 15 (as per commute duration). Passengers will be able to pay through UPI, cash and their National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC).
How Hydrogen Powered Buses Work
Hydrogen powered buses work on electricity that’s generated from hydrogen fuel cells, as hydrogen combines with oxygen from the outside air to generate power. These buses are lighter and also more environmentally friendly as compared to their traditional counterparts.
