Vehicle Density Drops in Delhi: Number of vehicles per 1000 people falls from 530 to 373

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Bus Fleet increased from 5,842 in 2015-16 to 7,485 in 2023-24. Despite this, the number of daily riders on these buses has declined from 4.59 million to 4.24 million.

New Delhi: Delhi has witnessed a significant shift in people's transportation methods. According to government reports, while there were 530 vehicles per 1,000 people in 2015-16, this number is projected to drop to 373 by 2023-24. The increasing reliance on the metro and public transport is being cited as the primary reason behind this change.

Reduction In Vehicle Numbers

The decline in vehicle numbers in Delhi has also impacted road safety. There were 8,085 road accidents in 2015, which declined to 4,720 by 2021. However, this figure will increase to 5,560 in 2022. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, 9,880 people were injured or killed in road accidents in 2015, which decreased to 5,228 in 2021 and increased to 6,174 in 2022. These figures indicate that efforts to improve road safety are ongoing, but challenges remain.

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DTC And Cluster Bus Fleet Increases

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster Bus Fleet increased from 5,842 in 2015-16 to 7,485 in 2023-24. Despite this, the number of daily riders on these buses has declined from 4.59 million to 4.24 million. This indicates that bus services have expanded, but ridership has declined.

Spectacular Growth of the Metro

The Metro has recorded impressive growth during this period. In 2015-16, 2.62 million people used the metro daily, which increased to 5.78 million in 2023-24. The growing popularity of the metro has brought about a major change in the transportation patterns of Delhiites.

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Fluctuating Access to Public Transport

The proportion of people with access to public transport was 42.95% in 2015-16, which declined to 40.80% in 2022-23. However, this figure improved to 45.83% in 2023-24. This indicates that the government's efforts to improve public transport facilities are succeeding.

Government's Goal to Improve Transport System by 2030

The Delhi government aims to provide a safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport system to all citizens by 2030. This plan will take into account the special needs of women, children, senior citizens, and the disabled. This government initiative is a major step towards making Delhi's transport sector more inclusive and environmentally friendly.

This transformation of Delhi's transport sector will not only help reduce traffic congestion but also ensure better and safer travel for people.