CAG’s performance audit on ‘Functioning of Delhi Transport Corporation’ also reveals a decline in the bus fleet from 4,344 in 2015-16 to 3,937 in 2022-23.
Protest organised by DTC Karamchari Ekta Union drew bus drivers, conductors & home guards but didn't disrupt services in capital. They've given Delhi govt 15 days to address their demands.
Delhi's newly inducted bus drivers defy stereotypes—one woman has a double Master's degree; another is a former wrestler. But all are united by their desire to be behind the wheel.
Plan is to solely procure e-buses instead of CNG/diesel variants & let 80% of existing bus fleet be phased out by 2025. Currently, national city has 250 e-buses.
As per Master Plan 2021, DTC is short by 10,000 buses. Congress didn’t buy after CWG, AAP promised 10,000, but floor height issue has stalled the process.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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