Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 300 new electric buses from the Indraprastha Bus Depot on March 20, 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen the public transport system in the national capital while moving towards an emission-free future. Along with the addition to the bus fleet, the government also announced the reopening of the Electric Vehicle (EV) incentive portal, which had been non-functional since 2023.
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What are the key updates for Delhi commuters and EV owners?
The addition of 300 buses brings the total number of electric buses added to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet to over 2,000 within the last year. A new interstate bus route from Kashmiri Gate (Nanaksar) to Ghaziabad has been introduced to improve connectivity for people traveling to the NCR region. Furthermore, the foundation stone for a new multi-story headquarters for the DTC was laid to modernize the department operations.
Benefits and subsidies under the New Delhi EV Policy 2026
The relaunch of the EV incentive portal has facilitated the distribution of approximately 24 crore rupees in pending subsidies to 12,877 beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The 2026 policy offers significant financial support for those transitioning to electric mobility. The government has also waived road tax and registration fees for all electric vehicles to encourage faster adoption among the general public.
| Vehicle Category | Incentive Details |
|---|---|
| Electric Cars (Ex-factory price up to 15 Lakh) | 1 Lakh benefit for scrapping old vehicle (First 1 lakh applicants) |
| Electric Two-Wheelers | 10,000 incentive |
| Electric Three-Wheelers | 25,000 incentive |
| Retrofitting old cars to EV | 50,000 incentive (First 1,000 cars) |
| Road Tax & Registration | Zero Fees |
Statements from Government Officials on DTC and EV Policy
Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that the government is working to make the DTC self-reliant and focus on sustainable transport. He mentioned that previous delays in subsidies have been addressed and the current administration is serious about tackling pollution. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated the commitment to making public transport completely emission-free and criticized past administrative failures regarding the EV policy and subsidy payments.
