Delhi Transport Crisis: 5 Buses Breaking Down Every Hour Reveals Major Public Transit Challenge

Oct 07, 2025 10:18 pm CST

Delhi's public transport system faces severe reliability issues with RTI data revealing over 81,869 DTC bus breakdowns in two years - approximately five buses failing every hour. Despite improvement measures including rapid response teams and enhanced maintenance protocols, certain depots continue to experience alarming breakdown rates, significantly impacting daily commutes and contributing to the city's traffic congestion challenges.