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500 e-buses to ply in Noida, Greater Noida starting July-August

Speaking to The Indian Express, Chief Manager of Noida Authority's New Township Cell, S P Singh, said that it has been proposed that a tender process and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be initiated to execute the project.

2 min readNoidaJan 2, 2026 05:34 AM IST

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“The project is aimed at making the buses available at 10-minute intervals, with a halt of 20 minutes between each trip. Around 10-20 buses will deployed on each route,” he said.

The Noida Authority is set to launch a fleet of over 500 electric buses (e-buses) in a phase-wise manner that will operate in Noida, Greater Noida, and the area around Yamuna Expressway in July-August

Speaking to The Indian Express, Chief Manager of Noida Authority’s New Township Cell, S P Singh, said that it has been proposed that a tender process and a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be initiated to execute the project.

“We expect to begin the service in a phased manner in the second quarter of this year, somewhere in July and August. We will start with 100 buses first,” he said, adding that the e-buses will operate on routes based on on-demand requirements.

Officials said that in June last year, tenders were invited and two companies – Travel Time Mobility India Private Limited and Delbus Mobility Private Limited – were selected to operate the buses. While Travel Time Mobility India was tasked with operating 9-m-long buses at a rate of Rs 54.9 per km, Delbus Mobility was to operate 12-m-long buses at a rate of Rs 67.99 per km.

“However, the project was cancelled and the contracts of the companies terminated,” said Singh.

Now, a SPV will be formed at the government level to operate these e-buses, he added.

“While 257 e-buses are proposed to run on 13 routes in Noida, 196 will run on nine routes in Greater Noida, and 52 on two routes in Yamuna Expressway area,” Singh said.

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“The project is aimed at making the buses available at 10-minute intervals, with a halt of 20 minutes between each trip. Between 10 to 20 buses are going to be deployed on each route,” he added.

The service will cover 25 routes, including key intra-city corridors and links to the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar. These routes included Shashi Chowk to Ace City; areas in Kasna village to Sharda University; Tigri Gol Chakkar to Rajnigandha Chowk; Ek Murti Chowk in Greater Noida West to G B University; Botanical Garden to Sampoornam; and Dadri to GB University via Kasna, among others, said officials.

Neetika Jha

Neetika Jha is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, based in the Noida bureau. She primarily covers crime, health, and environmental issues, as well as human-interest features across Noida, Ghaziabad, and Western Uttar Pradesh. Professional Profile Education: She is an alumna of the Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai. Core Beat: Her work focuses on the administrative and social challenges of the NCR's satellite cities. She is known for her detailed reporting on civic infrastructure (like the Noida International Airport), environmental violations, and high-profile criminal investigations. Personal Interests: Outside of reporting, she is an avid reader of fiction (citing The Thursday Murder Club and Yellowface as recent favorites) and a gardening enthusiast. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) Neetika’s recent reportage has been dominated by winter-related crises in the NCR and significant criminal legalities: 1. Environment & Public Safety "Greater Noida Authority slaps fines on firms for violating GRAP IV norms" (Dec 21, 2025): Reporting on heavy penalties imposed on major developers like NBCC for flouting anti-pollution construction bans. "Fatal pile-up on Yamuna Expressway: Fog, high speed emerge as key safety risks" (Dec 17, 2025): A major report on a 15-vehicle collision caused by dense fog that killed 17 people. "At Chilla, Kalindi, DND, many fined Rs 20,000 for non-compliance to Delhi's BS-VI rule" (Dec 19, 2025): On-the-ground reporting from the borders where Noida police penalize non-compliant vehicles entering the capital. "Driving in Noida amid fog? New speed limits in effect till Feb 15" (Dec 13, 2025): Detailing the seasonal traffic restrictions aimed at preventing highway accidents. 2. Crime & Legal Developments "'Have you ever heard of a murder case being withdrawn?': Court in Akhlaq lynching case" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering a critical courtroom hearing where the court questioned the UP government's petition to withdraw charges against the accused. "After losing money in stock market, bank employee in Ghaziabad withdraws Rs 64 lakh from customers' accounts" (Dec 14, 2025): An investigative piece on internal bank fraud and the risks of modern digital embezzlement. "Woman shot dead by partner in Noida: Three days on, accused still on the run" (Dec 2, 2025): Tracking a high-profile domestic violence and murder case in Central Noida. 3. Human Interest & Features "'Had tears in my eyes': Army men walk bride down the aisle 20 years after father died in terror attack" (Dec 2, 2025): A moving story about soldiers from a Punjab Grenadiers unit fulfilling a father's duty for his daughter. "How a Zepto delivery man heard a cry — and saved two kids dumped in Noida drain" (Dec 2025): A viral human-interest story highlighting individual heroism in the city. Signature Style Neetika is recognized for her meticulous follow-up on local tragedies. Whether it is a massive pile-up on the Yamuna Expressway or the ongoing construction of the Jewar (Noida) Airport, she focuses on systemic lapses and the safety of commuters. Her crime reporting often explores the psychological motives behind "crimes of passion" and the rising trend of financial cyber-fraud in the Ghaziabad-Noida belt. ... Read More

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