Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced plans to upgrade the public bus services by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), wherein they will introduce smart travel cards, modernise interstate bus terminals (ISBTs), restructure the bus routes, and redesign bus queue shelters into more comfortable and high-tech setups.

Criticising the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led previous Delhi government, Gupta said DTC is currently at a loss of ₹60,000 crore due to mismanagement by the AAP. “Our government envisions DTC as a symbol of excellent transport service in Delhi. We are determined to give Delhi citizens a sustainable, green, and smart public transport experience” she said at a review meeting of the transport department on Tuesday.

Noting that several electric buses currently operate on outdated routes, the CM said that the government has collaborated with IIT Delhi to design a new, comprehensive route plan, which will cover small areas of Delhi, and connect commuters to the Delhi Metro services. The trial will first be implemented in Yamunapur, and later expanded in other parts of the city.

As per plans by the government, a unified smart card system will be introduced across all modes of public transport in Delhi, such as DTC buses, the Delhi Metro, and on the upcoming Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).