Ministers use public transport; NDMC puts two-thirds of employees on WFH

Delhi government ministers and senior officials on Wednesday began adopting a series of fuel-conservation measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce petroleum consumption amid the prevailing global situation.

- Snehil Sinha and Paras Singh

Government sources said ministers are prioritising the use of public transport and carpooling, restricting official vehicle usage, and halting foreign travel.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the government has decided to reduce the use of official vehicles and encourage ministers, legislators and officials to rely on public transport and carpooling.

“The Prime Minister has called upon citizens to conserve petrol and diesel and turn energy conservation into a mass movement in view of the current global situation,” Gupta said, adding that the government has started “minimising vehicle usage”.

Urging residents to follow suit, Gupta said a shift from private vehicles to Metro trains and buses would not only help save fuel but also reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.