56 women-only bus services, including 26 for Delhi University, to start today
The Delhi government is launching 56 women-only electric bus services to improve public transport for students and working women. This initiative includes dedicated routes for Delhi University colleges and is part of a broader effort to expand the city's electric bus fleet.
Why it matters
This expansion significantly enhances public safety and accessibility for women in a major metropolitan area while supporting India's transition to green public transportation.
The Delhi government will introduce 56 dedicated women-only electric bus services on Wednesday, including 26 University Ladies Special (U-SPL) services connecting Delhi University colleges, as part of an expansion of its public transport network.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will flag off the services, comprising 30 Ladies Special trips on 15 high-demand routes and 26 U-SPL trips on 13 routes. The services will connect residential areas with institutional hubs such as Nehru Place, AIIMS, South Extension, Connaught Place, ITO and the Delhi Secretariat, officials said.
The U-SPL services will connect colleges including Hindu College, Ramjas College, Daulat Ram College, Shri Ram College of Commerce and Lady Shri Ram College. Distinctive stickers will help commuters identify the women-only buses, officials said.
Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the dedicated services have been planned around the daily travel requirements of working women and students, particularly during peak hours.
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