As per the new tender issued by Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi is likely to get another 300 e-buses. 

Delhi to get another 300 e-buses

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) issued a tender to procure 300 low floor electric buses in order to modernize its fleet firmly. The scope of work under this tender includes supplying, operating and maintaining these electric buses.

Bidders are expected to quote the rates for supplying electric buses based on the demand incentives that are available under the FAME India Phase II program.

The selected supplier and operator will have to develop the charging infrastructure, electric transformers, connections, and allied civil infrastructure at the depots under the OPEX model. Moreover, DTC has also strictly instructed that the bids should come from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or bus operators. Bidders would have to submit bid security deposit of ₹60 million to participate in the tender.

The last date for the submission of bids for this tender is November 13, 2019. According to the tender, DTC aims to increase its total fleet of buses to 5,500. Recently, DTC has already issued tenders to procure 1,000 electric buses.

Besides these, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation also issued two tenders to procure 100 air-conditioned electric buses for its north and east zones. The buses are for providing last-mile connectivity to Delhi Metro passengers.

To promote eco-friendly mobility in public transportation, the Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) under the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, granted the approval for 5,595 electric buses to be deployed in 64 cities under the FAME-II program. The deployment of these electric buses will be on an operational cost model basis.

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