Delhi's Mohalla Bus Service Trial Kicks Off For Enhanced Local Connectivity

The trial run of the Delhi government's mohalla bus service started on Monday, according to Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot. This initiative aims to improve last-mile connectivity in the.

Initial Routes and Duration

During a press conference, Mr Gahlot mentioned that the trial run is happening on two routes: Majlis Park to Pradhan Enclave and Akshardham to Mayur Vihar Phase III. The trial will continue for a week, after which feedback will be used to refine the service before its full rollout in two to three weeks.

Bus Allocation and Operation

The scheme will feature 2,080 buses in total. Of these, 1,040 buses will be managed by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), while the remaining will be operated by the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS).

"The trial run has begun on two routes -- Majlis Park to Pradhan Enclave and Akshardham to Mayur Vihar Phase III. The trial will go on for a week and based on the learnings and feedback we will roll out the scheme in two to three weeks," he said.

This new bus service is designed to tackle the problem of last-mile connectivity in Delhi, making it easier for residents to travel within their local areas.

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