Now, general bus pass at doorstep in 5 days

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Thursday launched an online procedure for commuters to obtain DTC bus passes, a system that is expected to benefit around nine lakh bus riders in the national capital.

Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, who launched the services, said commuters can apply online for 'general’ category bus pass, which would be delivered to their doorstep in five working days. 

In the next phase of bringing transport services online, the department will cover concessional passes, including those for senior citizens and students, he said. 

The minister also said that ways to integrate the online bus pass system with that for common mobility card would also be explored. 
Gahlot said the Delhi Transport Corporation annually issues over 25 lakh bus passes out of which nine lakh are 'general’ category passes. 

Now commuters could log on to www.dtcpass.delhi.gov.in for online bus pass. The passes will be delivered through post, DTC Managing Director Manoj Kumar said. 

The applicants will have to bear Rs 33 as printing and postal charges besides the pass amount. 

Transport Commissioner Varsha Joshi said the department is focused on facilitating people through online services in a transparent and connected manner.