Wed Mar 19 11:29:25 UTC 2025: ## Delhi’s Mohalla Bus Service Faces Potential Name Change Amidst Fleet Overhaul

**New Delhi, March [Date]** – Delhi’s Mohalla Bus Service, launched last year by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to improve last-mile connectivity, is facing a potential name change under the newly elected BJP government. Sources suggest the service may be rebranded as either “NAMO Bus” or “Antyodaya Bus,” a move that has sparked debate.

The announcement comes as the Delhi government prepares to launch 200 new electric buses on April 1st as part of a larger plan to modernize the city’s public transport system. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh revealed that approximately 2,000 new buses (both 12-meter and 9-meter) will join the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet in early April, supported by nearly completed charging infrastructure. The expansion will involve phasing out 3,000 old DTC buses and 2,000 cluster buses throughout the year. Singh assured the public that free travel for women will continue and that he aims to reverse the DTC’s financial losses.

This initiative is part of a broader effort by the BJP to reshape Delhi’s infrastructure following their election victory in February. Previous suggestions included renaming Mohalla Clinics to “Ayushman Aarogya Mandir” and changing the names of several areas. The potential renaming of the Mohalla Bus Service reflects this ongoing effort to redefine public services under the new administration.

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