30% of Delhi School Buses to Go Electric by 2030

Schools across the national capital have begun preparing for a phased transition of their bus fleets to electric vehicles (EVs) under the Delhi EV Policy 2026. According to the policy, schools must convert at least 10% of their total bus fleet to electric within two years of its notification. This target will increase to 20% by the end of the third year and 30% by March 31, 2030.

Meenakshi Kushwaha, Principal of Birla Vidya Niketan, said that all the school's buses are operated through transport contractors. Once the policy is officially notified, the school will ask its contractors to induct electric buses and will also procure EVs as required under the policy.

Mallika Preman, Principal of Tagore International School, East of Kailash, said the school currently operates a fleet of CNG buses and is evaluating the requirements of the new policy. She added that the transition to electric buses will be carried out based on government notifications and operational feasibility.

A representative of Sovereign School, Rohini, said the school will adopt electric buses in line with the government's prescribed timeline while ensuring that the transition does not disrupt student transport services.

Namita Singhal, Principal of Venkateshwar Global School, Rohini, said the phased targets provide schools with sufficient time to plan the transition. The school will comply with government directives and induct electric buses based on operational requirements and the policy timeline.

Under the new policy, the Education Department will issue the necessary guidelines to schools, integrate EV-related provisions into school recognition and affiliation processes, and monitor implementation in coordination with the Transport Department.

The mandate applies to all school buses, including owned, leased, and hired vehicles. In addition, the policy promotes awareness campaigns on air pollution, environmental protection, energy conservation, and sustainable mobility, while encouraging student-led initiatives to foster environmentally responsible behaviour.