New Delhi, June 23 -- Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the first set of 400 DEVI (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector) buses on May 2, 2025, in a bid to improve last mile connectivity in the national capital. The buses are safe and comfortable, women in Delhi have told Down To Earth (DTE).

The service was previously known as 'Mohalla buses' under the previous Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi. After the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in Delhi earlier this year, the service was rebranded as DEVI, under the Women's Safety Scheme.

The aim was to provide women with a free, clean, and safe travel experience in the city.

Women of all ages, whether students, working professionals, or mothers told DTE they felt more com...