Delhi Government Plans Commercial Overhaul Of DTC Depots To Generate Rs 2,600 Crore Revenue: Report

The Delhi government has reportedly cleared plans for the commercial redevelopment of its bus depots at Banda Bahadur Marg and Sukhdev Vihar, aiming to generate over Rs 2,600 crore in revenue, ANI reported.

According to a senior official quoted by ANI, the approvals have been granted for redevelopment of Banda Bahadur Marg and Sukhdev Vihar depots.

Banda Bahadur Marg depot is expected to generate revenue of Rs 1,858 crore and whereas the Sukhdev Vihar depot will generate revenue of Rs 758 crore.

The initiative forms part of a broader plan to transform DTC depots into commercial hubs, using a self-sustaining model that requires no capital infusion from the government or the corporation.

Revenue will be generated through multiple streams including parking, advertising, mobile tower installations, and office space rentals.

The decision comes against the backdrop of escalating financial concerns regarding the DTC.

As per the CAG reports tabled in the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, DTC’s accumulated losses surged from Rs 25,299.87 crore in 2015–16 to Rs 60,741.03 crore in 2021–22.

The audit also flagged a shrinking bus fleet and deteriorating operational performance, calling for immediate reforms.

The aim is to redevelop these bus depots, enhance facilities and infrastructure to generate revenue, and improve DTC's finances.

The project is expected to be completed within 21 to 28 months.

Meanwhile, in an effort to improve last-mile connectivity, the Delhi government launched mini electric buses DEVI on 2 May.

Plans are also underway to phase out ageing buses and replace them with new electric vehicles, aligning with the city’s push for sustainable urban transport.

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