“Speed of the buses was normal, if it would ve been high, damage would ve been worse and more passengers would ve been injured,” said a local eyewitness. | Latest News Delhi
Last month, The Indian Express had reported that 25-30 e-buses in Mayapuri depot were facing daily breakdowns within a few days of being pressed into service.
The BJP has alleged a scam of crores of rupees in the name of panic buttons in buses in the national capital, while the AAP dispensation claimed all safety measures were functioning properly.
According to the official, tenders have been floated for the upgradation of nine depots, of which DTC depots at Kalkaji, Rohini-I, Rohini-II, BBM, Sukhdev Vihar, Subah Place are being redeveloped for electric buses.