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Topic: DTC buses

‘Fair wages, job security for contractual staff’. What protesting DTC workers want from Delhi govt

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.

Plummeting bus ridership, explosion of cars, Delhi’s mobility crisis is driving up winter pollution

Delhi needs to incentivise its public transport system and make it cost-effective and faster, say climate scientists.

Buses are stuck on third gear in India. It’s time to privatise with London-style GCC model

Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.

DTC to BEST—public transport a financial burden on states. New Modi govt must bring reforms

The Delhi Transport Corporation suffered a loss of Rs 2,666 crore in 2023-2024. It is a similar story across the country.

‘The road is mine and I am flying’—but men waiting for DTC women bus drivers to fail

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.

Man travelling in Delhi’s DTC bus masturbates next to girl in viral video

According to the video, the accused allegedly masturbated in the bus on Tuesday, and when the girl raised an alarm, the marshal posted in the bus caught hold of him.

‘No buses purchased or contracts awarded’: AAP after LG approves CBI inquiry into DTC bus tender

AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said CBI inquiry into the allegations of the scam have not yielded any result in last 1.5 years. He said the tender process was put on hold after inquiry began.

From 6,342 buses to 3,910 in 12 yrs, Delhi commuters suffer with old fleet, depleting further

By 2025, 83 per cent of the DTC bus fleet will be phased out upon completion of their operational life. Transport minister Kailash Gahlot hopeful of reviving the corporation

Home ministry recommends CBI probe into Delhi govt’s purchase of 1,000 low-floor buses

Responding to the development, the Delhi govt refuted 'allegations' of corruption in bus procurement and accused the BJP-led government of 'harassing' it by using the CBI.

Delhi public transport on your phone soon, discounted fares & live data of buses a click away

The data & fares are to be part of the revamped One Delhi app, which will also contain details of the nearest electric charging stations. It is to be rolled out within the fortnight. 

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.