DMRC launches green hydrogen bus service:Check routes here
DMRC will start a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista on May 15, 2026. The project is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity while advancing cleaner urban transport.
In a major push towards sustainable urban transport, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, will launch a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from May 15, 2026.
The initiative is aimed at promoting clean mobility and improving last-mile connectivity for commuters travelling between Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth Metro stations and key government offices located in the Central Vista region.
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WHAT THE NEW SERVICE OFFERS
Under the project, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has provided two hydrogen-fuelled buses to DMRC. Each bus has a seating capacity of 35 passengers and comes equipped with GPS tracking and CCTV systems to ensure safety, punctuality and real-time monitoring.
The buses will operate on all working days from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays.
TIMINGS OF THE SHUTTLE SERVICE
Morning: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Afternoon: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
The service will run every 30 minutes, with one bus moving clockwise and the other anti-clockwise through the Central Vista circuit.
ROUTES AND KEY STOPS
The hydrogen-powered buses will connect several important government offices and landmarks, including:
Kartavya Bhawan
Vigyan Bhawan
Nirman Bhawan
Akbar Road
Baroda House
National Stadium
National Gallery of Modern Art
India Gate
Seva Teerth Metro Station
FARE AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
Passengers will be able to pay using:
National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)
UPI
Cash
Stage-wise ticket pricing has been kept affordable at 10 and 15.
A STEP TOWARDS GREEN MOBILITY
DMRC will manage bus operations, ticketing, passenger support and conductors, while IOCL will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel infrastructure support.
The launch marks an important step in India’s transition towards clean-energy public transport systems. Hydrogen-powered vehicles emit only water vapour, making them an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fuel-based buses.
Officials believe the project could become a model for future hydrogen-based transportation systems across the country, especially in densely populated urban centres.
WHY THIS INITIATIVE MATTERS
With rising concerns over pollution and traffic congestion in major Indian cities, the hydrogen-powered shuttle service reflects the government’s larger vision of reducing carbon emissions and encouraging the use of public transport.
The project also aligns with India’s growing focus on alternative fuels and sustainable infrastructure development under its green mobility mission.