Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launches hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista

Key facts

• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista on 15 May 2026.
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) provided two hydrogen-fuelled buses featuring a 35-passenger seating capacity, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking, and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems.
• The shuttle route includes stops at Kartavya Bhawan, Vigyan Bhawan, Nirman Bhawan, Akbar Road, Baroda House, National Stadium, National Gallery of Modern Art, India Gate, and Seva Teerth Metro Station.
• The service operates every 30 minutes on working days from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, with stage-wise fares of 10 and 15.
• Passengers can pay using the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), Unified Payments Interface (UPI), or cash for the zero-emission service that releases only water vapour.