Now you can buy your Delhi bus tickets through UPI, card payments as DTC goes cashless

In a leap toward cashless commuting, the Delhi government announced on Wednesday the rollout of UPI and card-based automated fare collection systems across Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses, reported TOI.

The move aims to make everyday bus travel smoother, quicker, and greener — all at zero financial cost to DTC.

Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the pilot phase, already underway at Rajghat, Hasanpur, and Kalkaji depots in partnership with Canara Bank, is just the beginning.


“This initiative comes with no financial liability for DTC for five years and will help cut down on operational expenses, particularly on ticket printing,” he added.

But the tech upgrade is just one part of a broader push to transform Delhi's public transport backbone.

DTC is charging ahead—literally—on clean energy.

According to the report, plans are in place to expand electric vehicle charging stations across major depots, including a dedicated Rs 5 crore allocation for Rajghat.

Special hire rates for e-buses will be introduced, making them available for everything from government use to film shoots — yes, your next movie chase scene might just feature an electric DTC bus.

Reimagining depots, retraining workforce

The government is also reimagining DTC depots as modern, multi-functional spaces.

The Banda Bahadur Marg and Sukhdev Vihar depots are set for a makeover, with multilevel parking and optimised land use. The catch? It's a self-sustaining project — no drain on public funds.

To match its infrastructure overhaul, DTC will introduce seven new training modules for drivers, conductors, and even the public, TOI further reported.

Pollution check with precision

In a city where air quality often makes headlines, DTC is setting up an advanced vehicle fitness and pollution check centre.

With a target of inspecting 72,000 vehicles annually, the centre is expected to tighten compliance and give a serious boost to Delhi’s clean air goals.

From digital payments to electric buses, Delhi’s transport network is in for a major upgrade — and commuters, quite literally, will be along for the ride.