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Delhi Relaunches U-Special Buses for DU Students With Electric Fleet

Officials say DTC will run about 25 campus routes using AC e-buses with CCTV plus panic buttons.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the revived service at DU Sports Complex alongside Transport Minister Pankaj Singh and MP Manoj Tiwari.
  • Coverage differs on initial scale, with The Indian Express reporting 100 buses launched and Times Now citing 25, as officials signal the fleet will grow.
  • DTC will operate approximately 25 routes linking DU’s North and South campuses and other institutions, with stops at key Metro stations.
  • Women will ride free on U-Special buses, and male students can use existing DTC student passes for fares.
  • The buses are electric and air conditioned, featuring CCTV, panic buttons and QR-enabled entertainment, and the government says concessional Metro passes for students are being studied.