Delhi Metro to Add Over 1,100 E-Autos for Better Last-Mile Connectivity

Key Highlights:

• The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation will add over 1,100 e-autos to enhance last-mile connectivity.
• Out of 2,299 e-auto permits given to DMRC, 1,183 e-autos are already registered.
• E-autos operate from around 40 DMRC stations and have charging points and dedicated parking spaces.
• Another 1,116 e-autos, including 337 for women, are expected to be registered by the end of August.
• Vikas Kumar, MD of DMRC, stressed the importance of last-mile connectivity and mentioned partnerships with companies to operate these e-autos.

In a significant move to enhance last-mile connectivity in Delhi, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to expand its fleet of electric three-wheelers. 

An official has revealed that over 1,100 new e-autos will be added to their current fleet. The Transport Department granted the DMRC 2,299 e-auto permits, of which 1,183 have been registered.

These e-autos operate out of approximately 40 DMRC stations. The electric vehicles have charging stations and designated parking spaces.

According to a DMRC spokesperson, an additional 1,116 e-autos, including 779 general and 337 women-specific vehicles, are expected to be registered by the end of August. 

These e-auto permits have been issued to licensed operators at metro stations in Chhatarpur, Dwarka, Rohini, and northwest Delhi. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director of DMRC, stated that providing last-mile connectivity for commuters remains a top goal for the Delhi Metro.

Kumar also praised the Delhi government's initiative to improve last-mile connectivity through a bus service.

Kumar stated that the e-auto service may not be feasible for all metro stations due to the size of the vehicles. Meanwhile, e-autos are highly maneuverable, he continued.

Partnerships for E-Auto Operations

Kumar highlighted that DMRC is partnering with companies that will provide and operate the e-autos according to DMRC’s requirements. These e-autos will run on specific circuits to ensure seamless last-mile connectivity.

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CMV360 Says

The addition of over 1,100 e-autos by the DMRC is a great move to improve last-mile connectivity in Delhi. This initiative makes it easier for commuters and promotes eco-friendly transportation. The focus on easy maneuvering and special services for women shows DMRC’s dedication to meeting passengers' needs.