In a major push towards sustainable urban transport, the Delhi government has launched the ‘Green SM Electric Taxi Service’ with an initial fleet of 1,000 electric cabs along with a dedicated mobile app. The initiative was inaugurated from the Delhi Secretariat by Transport Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh. The government has set an ambitious target to scale up the fleet to 10,000 electric taxis across Delhi-NCR within the next year. Officials said the move aims to provide commuters with an affordable, eco-friendly travel option while significantly reducing dependence on petrol and diesel vehicles.
The entire fleet under the Green SM project is 100 percent electric, making it one of the key steps towards building a cleaner mobility ecosystem in the national capital. The initiative is expected to help curb vehicular emissions and contribute to improving Delhi’s persistently poor air quality. Authorities also highlighted that the project supports the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, as the electric vehicles being used are manufactured domestically. Experts believe that such large-scale EV adoption will not only strengthen India’s manufacturing base but also create new employment opportunities in the green mobility sector.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is committed to promoting green initiatives like electric mobility and large-scale afforestation to improve quality of life in the city. Transport Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh added that the project aligns with Delhi’s EV policy aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing air quality. With the rollout of Green SM, Delhi has taken a significant step toward transforming its public transport system. If the plan to expand to 10,000 electric taxis is achieved, it could mark a major shift in how the city approaches both mobility and environmental sustainability.
