TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN DELHI

Delhi Transport Corporation or the DTC is the main transportation medium in Delhi. DTC buses run all through the city including the national Capital Region (NCR). DTC is the world's largest compressed natural gas bus service. The service has come a long way since its inception in the year 1984. Now all buses have been converted into CNG in order to control the pollution level of the city. Apart from the bus service of the DTC, there are private Blue Line services controlled by private operators.

Delhi City, being one of the most populous cities in India demands a transportation system that is effective, fast and reliable. With the advent of Delhi Metro Rail Service, the transport system has become very smooth and efficient. But it is also imperative to have good bus service so that people are encouraged to use public transport more often. With the motive to improve city’s transport system ahead of Commonwealth Games and of course providing best of facilities to commuters, the government has introduced new luxury AC Buses, which would give respite to people using public transport for commuting. If you are looking to avail public transport in the city, you have the following options:

DTC Buses
DTC Bus service in the most popular means of commuting in Delhi. Several buses run all through the day from different localities of Delhi. DTC buses are not limited to the periphery of Delhi but the service is well connected to the neighboring states. Inter state buses are available at the bus terminals in Delhi. Among all the bus terminals, ISBT and Anand Vihar bus terminals are the major ones where you can board buses to Uttranchal, Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir.

White Line Buses
White line buses in Delhi are operated by private hands. These buses have limited stops and less traveling time. The fare is fixed no matter the distance you travel. Though very similar to Blue Line Buses but these white line buses have lesser stoppage time and comfortable seating.

DTC Green Buses
DTC Green Buses are latest addition to the fleet of DTC Buses. These are low floor high capacity buses designed to provide luxury and comfort to passengers. The Capital is slated to have about 2,500 semi-low-floor and low-floor buses by 2010 Commonwealth Games.

DTC Red AC Buses
Stepped out of home and found a swanky Red AC Bus at the very old bus stop! Yes, this is a new experience with Delhiets riding in the air-conditioned comfort of a glinting red bus. Don’t ponder over; you are traveling in New Delhi. People who are willing to pay a bit more for the comfort can avail the AC Bus Service by paying slightly higher than a normal bus fare. The fare of AC buses ranges from Rs 10 to Rs 25 depending upon the kilometers.

Chartered Bus Service
Various chartered bus operators are there in Delhi who offer the charter bus service you need, where you need it. You can avail the newest and most modern fleet of charter buses, tour buses, mini buses, school buses and entertainer coaches all through Delhi. Office going people use chartered bus service to save time and avoid the hassles of crowded buses. Chartered buses are also available for individual booking meant for picnic and outings.

Delhi Metro
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is another addition to the transportation facility in Delhi. It has come as a blessing for the people of Delhi because traveling in Metro saves time and moreover, the metro provides you the best comfort level. The metro Rail service is still under expansion with new routes to reach South Delhi, Gurgaon and Noida. The current routes cover parts of North Delhi, East Delhi, Central Delhi and West Delhi.

Cabs and Car Rentals in Delhi
In a city like Delhi where distance is the main hindrance to visit different places, car rentals service is there for comfortable travel. Either you are on a business trip or on a tour to Delhi, you can avail cheap car rentals, which are available with different options and affordable rates.

Travel all around Delhi and NCR by car and witness the tourist attractions of Delhi while on a smooth drive. Airport car rental is also available in case you wish to avail the service to and from Delhi Airport. You have the option to choose from standard cars, Luxury cars, Premium cars and mid size or small cars. Radio cabs are now operational within Delhi that can be hired from any location in Delhi. These cabs are air-conditioned cabs that ensure comfortable traveling within the city. You have the option to pay the fare in cash or through credit card.

We have a centralized form for car rentals service in Delhi and NCR. Search for car rentals using the forms on the right. Plan your travel or book a car online and the service will be available at your doorstep.

List of Car Rental Agencies in Delhi

Enfield Bullet Dealers in Delhi

Auto Rickshaws
If you are looking for a cheapest taxi service, you have the option of three wheelers or the auto rickshaws. These auto rickshaws have been designed to accommodate two to three people and the fare is affordable for a common man.

The fares chargeable by the operators of the Auto-rickshaws in National Capital Territory of Delhi are:

• Rs 8/- for First kilometer (upon downing the meter) and thereafter Rs 3.50 per kilometer for every additional kilometer.
• Night Charges - 25% of the fare (11.00 PM to 5.00AM)
• Waiting Charges - Rs 20/- per hour or part thereof (subject to minimum of 15 minutes stay).
• Luggage Charges - Rs 5/- per piece except for shopping bags or a small attache case.

DTC Sight Seeing Tours

Delhi tourism has provisions for additional transport facilities for the tourists. Delhi transport division looks into the maintenance aspects of all the vehicles and the deployment of vehicles for government services. Delhi tourism has bus service to major tourist destinations in Delhi as well as to the neighboring states of Delhi. You have the option of choosing between the bus service and the personal cab service available for sight-seeing and tourism.

Delhi tourism provides air-condition as well as non air-condition cars and cabs for tourists who prefer traveling in personal vehicles. You have the option to choose from different types of cars ranging from luxury cars to general SUVs.

DTC operates Sight Seeing Tours from Scindia House near Connaught place. The fare of Delhi Darshan Service is Rs.100/- for adult and Rs.50/- for children between age of 5 to 12 years.

Besides, Delhi Transport Corporation has also introduced AC buses for Delhi Darshan service that runs only on Sunday and Holidays. The fare for AC buses is Rs.200/- for adult and Rs.100/- for the children between the age of 5 to12 years.

The journey time will be from 9:15 AM to 5:45 PM.

The tourist bus starts from DTC Office at Scindia House then picks up tourists from Information Kiosk of Delhi Tourism at Baba Kharak Singh Marg. The bus then moves to ITDC Office at Janpath for onward journey to the various tourist places in Delhi. Some of the tourist attractions in Delhi that are covered in Delhi Sight Seeing Tours are:

• Red Fort
• Raj Ghat (India Gate by Pass)
• Birla Mandir
• Qutab Minar
• Lotus Temple
• Humanyun's Tomb
• Akshardham Temple

Apart from the government tourism body, there are many private players in the field of tourism who provide tourist services at affordable rates. They have different transportation packages that include Volvo bus service, deluxe bus service and personal cabs. These tour operators would guide the tourists all through the journey by accompanying them and providing all assistance.

Delhi government has the master plan to make the transport system a smooth ride for travelers, also taking into account the pollution level in the city. In this particular drive to clean the air of Delhi, over 20,000 vehicles have been converted into CNG and old commercial vehicles are being phased out with the new ones.