*Delhi Govt launches dedicated bus service for school children; Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot inaugurates route 892 SPL*
*Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot flags off buses on routes 892 STL and 892 SPL*
*Two additional AC CNG buses added, doubling frequency on Route 716*
*MLA Bhupinder Singh Joon also attends flag-off event*
*Route 892 SPL launched for school students, connecting Dhoolsiras Village to Chhawla School with two daily trips*
*Route 892 STL launched, connecting Nanak Heri to Dwarka sector 10*
*With new routes 892 STL and 892 SPL, plus increased frequency on route 716, we’re making public transport more accessible, especially in villages and outer Delhi areas: Kailash Gahlot*
*Launch of bus route 892 SPL aimed at helping school-going students and daily commuters in under-resourced areas by offering clean, efficient, and eco-friendly travel options: Kailash Gahlot*
*Our goal is to ensure a smoother, more reliable commute for all, connecting communities and making daily travel easier for Delhiites: Kailash Gahlot*
NEW DELHI:10.11.24-Delhi’s Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, today flagged off buses on two significant routes: 892 STL and 892 SPL. The flagging-off ceremony took place at Dhulsiras village in Bijwasan constituency. Area MLA Shri Bhupinder Singh Joon was also present during the flag-off event. Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS) will manage the newly introduced 892 STL route while the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will operate buses on route 892 SPL. Further, to improve the frequency of buses on Route 716 and make commuting easier for passengers, the Delhi Government has added two additional buses to this route.
In a statement, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said, “By introducing new routes 892 STL and 892 SPL, and increasing bus frequency on route 716, we are working to make public transport more accessible for everyone, especially for residents in villages and outer Delhi areas. The launch of bus route 892 SPL aimed at helping school-going students and daily commuters in underserved areas by offering clean, efficient, and eco-friendly travel options. Our goal is to ensure a smoother, more reliable commute for all, connecting communities and making daily travel easier for Delhiites."
*About Route 892 STL:*
This newly launched route is designed to serve the nearby villages and colonies of Nanak Heri, Badu Sarai, Kanganheri, and Chhawla. Starting from Nanak Heri and ending at Dwarka sector-10 (Indira Gandhi Hospital and Dwarka Court), the route spans approximately 19 km. Key stops along the way include Dwarka Sector-21, Dwarka Sector-8, Dwarka Sector-10 Metro Station, Govt. Sr. School Kangan Heri, BSF Camp Chhawla, Dhoolsiras Prachin Mandir, Delhi Police Staff Quarters, and the Dwarka District Court Complex. With an average trip duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes, two AC CNG buses, operated by DIMTS, provide a comfortable and environmentally friendly option for passengers on this route.
*About Route 892 SPL:*
This bus route has been specially designed for school students, running from Dhoolsiras Village to Chhawla School over a distance of 6.5 km. To accommodate students’ schedules, there will be two trips in the morning and two in the afternoon. The route will be served by air-conditioned CNG buses operated by DTC, covering key stops like Dhoolsiras Village, Bamnoli, BSF Camp Chhawla, and Chhawla Village. This allows students from nearby colonies and villages to travel to school with ease. This route is one of the first of its kind in Delhi, with plans to expand similar services to other areas across the city in the future.
*Route 716 frequency increased:*
This route, which operates from Shivaji Stadium to Dhoolsiras, has been enhanced to meet the demand from local commuters for increased service frequency. Previously, only two trips were scheduled on this route. Now, with the addition of two more AC CNG buses, the frequency has doubled, providing a total of 16 trips per day. Covering a distance of 30.5 km, this route connects key locations, including major hospitals like Lady Hardinge Hospital, RML Hospital, Palam Health Center, and Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka.
The route also passes significant spots such as Shivaji Stadium, Kendriya Terminal, Talkatora Garden, 11-Murti, Taj Hotel, Shastri Bazar, Sadar Bazar (Delhi Cantt.), Palam, Dwarka Telephone Exchange, Dwarka Court, and Dwarka Sector-23 (Pochanpur). It provides convenient access to Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and Dwarka Sector-10 metro stations. Two low-floor AC (CNG) buses now operate on this route, ensuring a comfortable and eco-friendly commute for passengers.
*Route Maps*
*Detailed Route of 892 STL:*
Nanak Heri Village
Badu Sarai Village
Ghumanhera Crossing
Indian Bank(Kangan Heri)
Kangan Heri Village
Govt.Sr.School Kangan Heri
Rishal Vihar
Chhawla Village
Sumesh Vihar
BSF Camp Chhawla
Toll Tax Post
Bamnoli Power Station
Bamnoli More
Bamnoli Firni Road
Bamnoli Firni Road Crossing
Dhoolsiras
Dhoolsiras Prachin Mandir
Dhoolsiras Chowk
Pochanpur Village
AB Block Pochanpur Extn
Dwarka Sec 22 Cluster Depot
Dwarka Sec-21 Metro Station
Dwarka Sec-21 Crossing
Dwarka Sec-22
Vivanta Hotel Sec-22
SFS Flats Sec-22
CPG Dwarka Sec-20-21 Crossing
Dwarka Sec-8 Metro Station Crossing
Dwarka Sec-8 DTC Depot
Dwarka Sec-10 (Indira Gandhi Hospital and Dwarka Court)
*Detailed Route of 892 SPL:*
Dhoolsiras Village
Dhoolsiras X-ing
Bamnoli Firni Road X-ing
Bamnoli Firni Road
Bamnoli X-ing
Bamnoli Power Station
Toll Tax Post
BSF Camp Chhawla
Sumesh Vihar
Chhawla Village
Chhawla School
*Detailed Route of 716:*
Shivaji Stadium
Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg
Gole Market (Bhai Veer Singh Marg)
Gole Market (St. Columbas School)
NDPO
Kendriya Terminal
Gurudwara Rakab Ganj
Talkatora Road
Dr RML Hospital
Talkatora Garden
11 Murti
Palika Kutumb
Bharat sadhu Samaj
Railway colony
Bapu Dham
Taj hotel
Dhaula Kuan
Golf club
Raj Rif Lane
Saint Martin School
Mall Road/Delhi Cantt.
Shastri Bazar
Kabul Lane
P S Sadar Bazar
Sadar Bazar, Delhi Cantt
Geeta Ashram
More lines
Indian oil station
Prahladpur Shekhawati Lane
Palam colony
Palam colony Flyover
Palam Village, Dwarka gate XING
Dwarka sector-1
Dwarka telephone exchange
Dwarka sector-6
Princess Apartment, sector-7
Dwarka sector-6/10 X-ing
President Cabinet Apartment
Dwarka court
NHAI building
Dwarka sector 19/20 X-ing
DDA Booster Pump Station, sector 23
Dwarka sector 23, Pochanpur
Dwarka sector 23 Mall
Harmony Apartment
Classic Apartment
Keshav Kunj
Dwarka Sector-23 Cluster Depot
Pochanpur Mandir
Dhoolsiras X-ing
Dhoolsiras