The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday (May 15, 2026) launched two hydrogen-powered buses from the Central Secretariat Metro station in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

The initiative seeks to promote green hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative and strengthen environment-friendly public transport in the national capital.

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The buses will operate on all working days, Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak hours – 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Running at a frequency of one bus every 30 minutes, one bus will ply clockwise and the other anti-clockwise on a circular route. The route covers key government offices and landmarks, including Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, the National Stadium, the National Gallery of Modern Art, India Gate, and Seva Teerth Metro station.

Passengers can pay fares through the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), UPI, or cash. Stage-wise fares have been fixed at ₹10 and ₹15.

The DMRC said the service is aimed at improving last-mile connectivity while advancing the use of cleaner fuels, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call on May 11 to reduce dependence on petrol and diesel.