New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), feeder electric buses will begin on a trial basis in the city from August 12 to boost connectivity with the Delhi Metro network, DMRC said in a statement. According to details, it will introduce 100 feeder e-buses by the end of October in a phased manner to provide an enhanced last-mile commuting experience from 14 metro stations covering 10 routes to the public.

the DMRC official statement on the matter reads: "Feeder electric buses are being introduced for the first time in Delhi on a trial basis by the Delhi Metro from this Thursday, under which 25 low-floor e-buses (24-seater buses) will be plying on two routes."

Only Delhi Metro passengers having a Delhi Metro smart card or metro DTC smart card will be permitted to avail services of these e-buses. Passengers can use smart cards to pay for cashless travel since these buses will operate in a fully contactless way and will not have a conductor. Entry and exit would be through turnstiles on the bus using the metro smart card, officials said. For buses going to metro stations, entry will be allowed at all stoppages, but passengers will be allowed to deboard only at metro stations, it added.

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