DMRC rolls out hydrogen buses in Central Vista
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Why in news
DMRC launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi's Central Vista to promote green hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative for public transport.
Background
The service was launched on May 15, 2026, in collaboration between DMRC, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The buses will operate during peak office hours from Monday to Friday.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDMRC launched hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in Central Vista on May 15, 2026
- BodyThe project involves collaboration between DMRC, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- PostDr. Amit Kumar Jain is the DMRC Director (Operations and Services)
- PostArvind Kumar is the Indian Oil Corporation Director (Refinery)
For Mains
Q. Discuss the potential of green hydrogen as a catalyst for decarbonizing India's public transport infrastructure and the logistical challenges involved.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: High cost of hydrogen refueling stations and specialized storage tanks
- Supply chain bottleneck: Scaling green hydrogen production to meet high-frequency urban transit demands
Keywords: Green Hydrogen · Decarbonization · Public Transport · Clean Fuel · Sustainable Mobility
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