NEW DELHI: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted citizens to save fuel amid a burgeoning crisis triggered by the West Asia war, Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi commuted to work on Thursday by the metro, a move meant to promote the use of public transportation.
After reaching the New Delhi Metro Station, he travelled further on an e-rickshaw. During the commute, he also interacted with members of the general public and discussed the role of public transport in fuel conservation, environmental protection and improving traffic management.
Wahi said he has pledged to rely mostly on modes of public transportation, in view of PM Modi’s repeated appeals for adopting steps to minimise fuel consumption. The Mayor pointed out that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other ministers in her Cabinet are also using public transport to spread awareness about the cause among citizens.
“If everyone collectively takes initiative in this direction, serious issues such as fuel wastage, air pollution, and traffic congestion in Delhi can be significantly reduced,” Wahi stressed during an interaction.
Additionally, the Mayor informed that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has also issued an advisory for its officers and employees, encouraging them to make maximum use of public transportation and adopt carpooling. He mentioned this initiative would not only prove economically beneficial but would also play an important role in environmental protection and fuel conservation.
Hydrogen-powered metro shuttle
In a landmark push for sustainable urban transport, the DMRC will launch a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area on Friday in partnership with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.