Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Flags Off Another Delhi–Sonipat Inter-State Bus Route

Government to Soon Launch Bus Services Connecting Delhi with NCR Cities: CM Rekha Gupta

We Are Making Public Transport Greener and More Efficient: Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh

New Delhi, Nov 2025 : In a significant step towards strengthening public transport, Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today flagged off another inter-state electric bus route operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), running from the Kashmere Gate Bus Terminal to the Sonipat Bus Stand. The newly introduced electric buses are equipped with air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and GPS systems.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister announced that the Government will soon resume DTC bus services connecting Delhi with adjoining NCR cities.

At a special ceremony held at the Maharana Pratap Inter-State Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, the Chief Minister, accompanied by the Transport Minister, Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh, flagged off three inter-state electric buses bound for Sonipat. Earlier, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday celebrations during the Seva Pakhwada, the Chief Minister had inaugurated the first inter-state electric bus service between Delhi and Baraut.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government is reviving inter-state bus services between Delhi and NCR cities that had been discontinued several years ago. She added that this initiative will provide citizens with accessible and convenient public transport options, reduce traffic congestion, and help curb pollution.

“The new DTC electric buses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, panic buttons and GPS systems. These buses will ensure safer and more comfortable travel for passengers and will operate regularly on the Delhi- Sonipat route, ensuring smooth connectivity between the two cities,” the Chief Minister said.

She further stated that this initiative will not only enhance mobility but also contribute significantly to environmental conservation. “Strengthening interconnectivity between Delhi and neighbouring states is one of our government’s key priorities. With the people’s trust and cooperation, the Delhi Government remains committed to improving public transport and providing citizens with better and safer mobility options,” she added.

With this launch, the DTC continues to evolve as a modern, technology-driven, and environmentally responsible transport organisation, pushing the national capital towards a greener and more sustainable mobility system.

On the occasion, Delhi Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh said that inter-state bus services had been discontinued for several years, adversely impacting connectivity between Delhi and the NCR region. “With this initiative, we are reviving that vital link through clean, zero-emission electric buses. This step will strengthen regional connectivity, reduce pollution, and offer passengers a safer and more comfortable travel option. Going forward, we plan to expand such services to more cities around Delhi to make public transport even greener and more efficient,” he said.

Bus Route Details

For the convenience of passengers, a total of six trips will operate daily, three in each direction. From Delhi to Sonipat, buses will depart at 04:45 am, 05:15 am, 05:45 am, 04:45 pm, 05:15 pm, and 05:45 pm. From Sonipat to Delhi, buses will operate at 07:10 am, 07:25 am, 08:10 am, 07:30 pm, 08:00 pm, and 08:30 pm.

The route will connect several key locations across Delhi and Haryana, including GTB Nagar, Azadpur Terminal, Jahangirpuri Metro Station, Mukarba Chowk, Alipur, Delhi- Singhu Border, Kundli Industrial Area, TDI City, Nangal Mor, Rai, Bahalgarh, and Fazilpur, before terminating at the Sonipat Bus Stand.