India, April 18 -- The Delhi government is likely to launch its neighbourhood electric bus service on April 22, under the banner of Delhi Electric Vehicle Interchanges (DEVIi), transport department officials said on Thursday.

Initially, 255 nine-metre-long buses will be pressed into service, officials said. Previously called the mohalla bus service by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, they said the service would improve last-mile connectivity in the Capital.

"Most of the routes were finalised today and more routes will be added as per the demand after reviewing the initial response. The idea is to cover smaller routes connecting interior streets with arterial roads, so that these buses can serve areas where larger buses cannot be us...