New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- In a bid to decongest the Trans-Yamuna region and address last-mile gaps, the transport department has identified 18 bus routes for rationalisation, with technical support from IIT Delhi.

Transport minister Pankaj Singh said the move aims to make public transport more inclusive and commuter-friendly, particularly in underserved areas. "These routes have been designed to cover unserved pockets while linking localities directly with metro stations and industrial hubs," he added. The plan will cover over a thousand bus stops across east Delhi.

The rationalisation will be implemented through three depots: East Vinod Nagar, Shastri Park, and Ghazipur.

East Vinod Nagar will see the largest reshaping with 11 new routes,...