Bus transport is the easiest option for commuting in the capital at affordable fares. It is a common man's transport. Unfortunately for the Delhiites, this mode of transport is beset with problems of over-crowding.

There are two types of bus services on the capital's roads. One is the DTC bus service. It is inefficient because it is state- run service and the operational staff does not perform its duty due to the security of service. The other is the private Blue Line service which is run by the influential politicians and mafia groups. The drivers and conductors of the Blue Line busses defy all norms of traffic safety to make money. The service has earned the name of killer line.

The Delhi Government announced a plan in September, 2002 to revamp the entire transport system. It aimed at streamlining the existing public bus transport network by rationalizing the bus routes, bus lanes for selected corridors, introduction of the premium bus services and so on. The plan also included running high capacity bus service-HCBS- and developing dedicated corridors for the service.

 Of late DTC has introduced air-conditioned buses and a brand new fleet of low-floor buses on city streets. A revamp plan is underway to improve bus-shelters in city and integrate GPS systems in DTC buses and bus stops so as to provide reliable information about bus arrivals.

Metro rail feeder bus services have also been started on Shahdra - Rithala route.

The Delhi Government has also decided to phase out the killer Blue Line busses under the pressure from the Delhi High Court.

DTC has deployed about 3106 CNG buses for the city/NCR service. There are plying on about 773 routes on Delhi Roads. The fares of different category of services are given hereunder: -

A. Ordinary Service
Distance                             Fare
1-4 kms                             Rs.3
4-8 kms                             Rs.5
8-12 kms                           Rs.7
12 km onwards                   Rs.10
Limited Services                   Rs.10
Night Services                      Rs.10
Green Line Services              Rs.10
Railway Special Services        Rs.10
Palam Coach Services 
1. Adult                               Rs. 50
2. Child/Luggage                  Rs.25
STAGE CARRIAGE - Metro Feeder Bus(18-24 Seater) owned and operated
by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) :-
DISTANCE SLABS (in
kilometers)
FARES
0-08 Rs.5/-
Above 8 Km Rs.8/-

You may hire a DTC bus

A) Where to approach?

DTC Office at Scindia House

The Special Hire Bookings are also being made through all the depots of the Corporation, besides Scindia Houes as per the laid procedure.

B) What are the prescribed rates for special hire services?
1. Rate per km                                           Rs. 25
2. Detention Charges per hour                     Rs. 150
3. Minimum charges per booking per bus      Rs. 800
4. Night Charges between 11 pm to 4 am     Rs. 150
5. Cancellation charges                                Rs. 200