Delhi Metro to run hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista from 15 May 2026

In a major step towards promoting clean, sustainable, and efficient urban mobility, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas will be launching an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area from 15th May 2026.

Service Details
- Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
- Fleet: 2 hydrogen-fuelled buses provided by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
- Capacity: 35 passengers per bus.
- Features: GPS tracking, CCTV monitoring, punctuality and route adherence.

Timings & Frequency
- Operating days: Monday–Friday (excluding Gazetted Holidays).
- Morning service: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
- Afternoon service: 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes.
- One bus runs clockwise, the other anti-clockwise around Central Vista.

Route Coverage
- Key stops include: Central Secretariat, Seva Teerth Metro Station, Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, NGMA, and India Gate.

Ticketing
- Payment options: National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, and cash.
- Affordable fares: ₹10 and ₹15 (stage-wise).

Significance
- First-of-its-kind hydrogen-powered public transport service in Delhi.
- Supports India’s push for green mobility and clean energy adoption.
- Expected to serve as a benchmark for future hydrogen-based transport systems nationwide.

This initiative is a fascinating contrast to Chennai Metro’s recent escalator expansion: while CMRL is focused on passenger convenience inside stations, DMRC is pushing boundaries in green last-mile connectivity. Together, they show how Indian metros are innovating both in infrastructure and sustainability.