In a major push toward clean and sustainable public transportation, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has launched a new hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the national capital from May 15.
The initiative has been introduced in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The service aims to improve last-mile connectivity for office-goers while reducing dependence on private vehicles and conventional fuel.
Route of the Hydrogen Shuttle Bus
The new shuttle buses will operate between:
Central Secretariat Metro Station
Seva Teerth Metro Station
The route has been designed mainly to connect important government offices and public landmarks in central Delhi.
Major Locations Covered
The hydrogen buses will pass through several key government and administrative zones, including:
Kartavya Bhavan
Vigyan Bhavan
Nirman Bhavan
Akbar Road
Baroda House
National Stadium
National Gallery of Modern Art
India Gate
Officials say the service will help employees and visitors travel conveniently between metro stations and nearby offices.
Bus Timings and Frequency
The hydrogen shuttle service will run from Monday to Friday.
Morning Schedule
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Evening Schedule
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
A new bus will be available every 30 minutes, and services will operate in both directions.
Ticket Price and Payment Options
Passengers can purchase tickets using:
NCMC Cards
UPI payments
Cash payments
The fare for the service has been kept affordable, ranging between ₹10 and ₹15.
How the Service Will Operate
Under the arrangement:
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will manage ticketing and bus operations
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will provide drivers and hydrogen fuel support
Why Hydrogen Buses Matter
Hydrogen-powered buses are considered one of the cleanest public transport technologies because they produce minimal harmful emissions compared to diesel or petrol vehicles.
Authorities believe the project will:
Reduce pollution levels
Encourage public transport usage
Lower fuel consumption
Support India’s green energy goals
The launch is also being seen as an important pilot project for expanding hydrogen-based public transport systems in other Indian cities in the future.
