In a move to enhance public transport, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has suggested the addition of two new bus routes, 192 A and 212 A, by reorganizing existing routes. Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh highlighted that this route adjustment is aimed at expanding Metro connectivity, enhancing commuter convenience, and maintaining DTC’s financial performance.
The proposed new routes are designed to offer quicker journeys, reduce the need for multiple transfers, enhance first- and last-mile connectivity, decrease reliance on private vehicles, and alleviate traffic congestion and emissions. By splitting Route No. 212 into Route 212 and the new Route 212A, with nine buses each, the network coverage will be significantly improved without incurring additional costs.
Additionally, the introduction of Route 212A will connect a total of eight Metro stations along the corridor, including crucial interchange points like Maujpur–Babarpur, Zafrabad, Welcome, Shahdara, and Mansarovar Park. Similarly, Route No. 192 will be rationalized, with four buses continuing on the existing path and four buses allocated to the new Route 192A, enhancing access to high-demand Metro stations and strengthening interchange points in North and Central Delhi.
This strategic optimization is expected to maintain revenue levels while expanding service coverage, demonstrating DTC’s commitment to operational sustainability and improving last-mile connectivity for a cleaner and more efficient transport system. The emphasis on public convenience, resource efficiency, and financial stability underscores DTC’s dedication to promoting public transport usage and sustainable mobility solutions in Delhi.
