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Bosu shed light on that time Delhi has made efforts to expand public transit network, It still fails to discourage private vehicle use. “Using private vehicles remains cheaper and faster, especially after the increase in metro fares,” he said.
He said the absence of seamless multi-modal connectivity and inadequate last-mile links are pushing passengers towards private vehicles. This problem is compounded by poor gender-sensitive city planning, which often makes women feel unsafe in public spaces, reducing the appeal of shared transportation options.
Another major concern cited by BOSU was the lack of nationwide fuel quality standards and the broken pollution control (PUC) system. Older, higher-emission vehicles continue to operate unchecked, undermining efforts to transition to cleaner fuels.
According to Mumbai-based urban affairs magazine Question of Cities, the number of vehicles in Delhi has increased 21 times between 1981 and 2021. This explosion in personal transportation has made vehicle emissions one of the largest contributors. Delhi’s air pollution crisis.
City’s annual carbon dioxide emissions – 69.4 million tonnes – equivalent to the combined emissions of Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru, according to the Global Gridded Model of Carbon Footprint.
Experts emphasize that of Delhi The infrastructure continues to promote private vehicles via flyovers and highways, putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk. A paradigm shift is required under the ‘avoid change-improve’ framework: reducing unnecessary trips, encouraging a shift to public and non-motorized transport, and improving the efficiency of existing systems.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recommends 60 buses per lakh population Delhi There should be around 15,000 buses. Still, its number in the city is only about half.
Experts say that for Delhi to truly breathe easy, the capital must prioritize safe, accessible and affordable public transport rather than the convenience of private cars.
A strong public transport network is at its heart Delhi’s Long Term Clean Air Mission Because it tackles the problem at its source – the sheer number of fuel-burning vehicles on the road every day. When people have fast, affordable, and reliable public transportation options, they are more likely to leave their personal cars at home.
Experts say cities with well-connected public transportation systems consistently record cleaner air, proving that accessible and inclusive mobility is not just a transportation improvement, but an environmental necessity.