The Delhi government is planning to launch a direct air-conditioned bus service connecting the national capital to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, even as the Centre works on a slew of road infrastructure projects to improve access to the airport from across the National Capital Region (NCR), according to a report by The Times of India (TOI).
The proposed Delhi-Jewar route is among several new interstate corridors being planned by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to strengthen regional public transport and improve connectivity to the airport, senior officials told TOI.
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The service is expected to operate 12-metre air-conditioned buses, offering a direct travel option for passengers heading to the airport. Officials said the route could also benefit commuters travelling between Delhi and towns in Haryana and Rajasthan, expanding travel options for NCR residents.
According to DTC officials cited by TOI, route planning has been undertaken after assessing passenger demand, traffic patterns and regional connectivity needs. "The objective is to improve service frequency, reduce travel time and strengthen last-mile connectivity for commuters," an official said, adding that the service is likely to begin within the next two months.
The Delhi-Jewar service is part of a broader interstate expansion planned by the transport corporation. Other proposed routes include Delhi-Rewari, Delhi-Karnal, Delhi-Rohtak, Delhi-Alwar and a corridor linking Nanaksar in Delhi with the Ghaziabad bus terminal.
Alongside the proposed bus services, the Centre is also working on multiple road projects aimed at easing congestion and improving access to the airport region.
Union minister of state for road transport and highways Harsh Malhotra told TOI that the Centre and the Delhi government are coordinating efforts to make Delhi largely congestion-free.
Projects under discussion include an elevated corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan and Sohna, another linking Faridabad with Jewar, and a Rs 650-crore elevated road through Kalindi Kunj.
The Kalindi Kunj project is expected to improve connectivity between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad, with officials saying it could enable largely signal-free travel across the three cities, reducing bottlenecks and travel time.
With the airport expected to serve passengers from across the NCR, seamless connectivity remains critical, officials told TOI. The proposed bus services and road corridors are expected to provide faster, more affordable and efficient travel options while supporting the region's growing transport needs.
