The Delhi government is planning a new mobility initiative for women tourists, ‘e-bike Didi Yojana’. The scheme where women drivers will ferry women tourists on electric two-wheelers to promote women’s safety in Delhi. Read on to know more about the scheme. Delhi To Launch eBike Didi Yojana According to the Hindustan Times, the Delhi government…
The Delhi government is likely to launch the e-Bike “Didi scheme” in the coming months, in a move to promote women’s empowerment, ensure women’s safety and reduce air pollution in the national capital. However, according to officials, the proposal is currently under consideration, as reported by the PTI news agency. Younger women bikers who are…
In a significant move for Delhi’s public transport system, the government unveiled 500 new electric buses on Sunday, increasing the Delhi Transport Corporation’s electric fleet to over 4,000 vehicles. The addition positions Delhi as the Indian state with the largest electric bus fleet, as announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The chief minister emphasized…
Delhi is set to witness a major shift in urban transport as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced key policy initiatives aimed at reducing pollution, expanding electric mobility, and improving passenger safety. During a high-level meeting with representatives of cab-based companies, the Chief Minister outlined the government’s roadmap for a people-centric and eco-friendly transport system. CM…
The Delhi government has laid the groundwork to revolutionize urban transport by permitting privately-owned electric vehicles to operate as shared taxis. This decision, as revealed on Friday, stands to benefit not only the environment but also public mobility. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta convened a meeting that included representatives from major automobile manufacturers and ride-hailing…
NEW DELHI: Barricades snapped shut, whistles pierced the air, and confusion spread quickly across Delhi’s borders Thursday morning as a rule barring non-Delhi, non-BS 6 vehicles came into force under GRAP Stage IV. Routine entry points rapidly turned into impromptu checkposts, catching many commuters off guard during peak hours.Traffic slowed to a crawl as police…
Delhi is preparing for a major change in urban transportation with the upcoming launch of the government-backed Bharat Taxi app on January 1, 2026. Designed as an alternative to existing private ride-hailing platforms, Bharat Taxi aims to offer a fair, transparent and driver-friendly mobility solution. The initiative reflects the government’s broader push to strengthen cooperative…
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) sub-committee on Wednesday revoked stage 3 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), citing a “steady improvement” in Delhi’s air quality over the past three days.Also Read | Delhi air emergency: GRAP Stage III enforced; govt orders 50% work from home — key points However,…
NEW DELHI: Russia has expressed its readiness to support India’s future fighter aircraft needs, offering unrestricted technology transfer for the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, with all demands from the Indian side described as “completely acceptable,” reported ANI citing officials. Speaking on the sidelines of the Dubai air show 2025, Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Russian defence…