Mohalla bus service to take-off soon, boost network: Minister

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday said that the Delhi government's Mohalla bus scheme-comprising 9-metre-long buses to facilitate neighbourhood connectivity in areas with no public bus service - is likely to take-off soon.

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Gahlot made the announcement during the ongoing budget session in the Delhi assembly.

Responding to a question on the non-availability of public buses in Rajokri village in south Delhi in the assembly, Gahlot said that the government has already placed orders for the buses but the delivery has been taking time.

"I had estimated that the buses would be delivered two to three months ago. The transport department is holding regular meetings with manufacturers to expedite the delivery of buses. I hope that by the end of this month or beginning of next month, the buses will be delivered," said Gahlot.

Aam Aadmi Party Mehrauli MLA Naresh Yadav said that a 12-metre-long public buses served the Rajokri village over nine years ago but stopped due to the congested lanes.