New Delhi, May 3 -- Tackling last-mile gaps in public transport, Delhi on Friday launched the DEVI (Delhi Electric Vehicle Interconnector) bus service, adding 400 new electric buses to the city's fleet. Designed to serve narrow lanes and underserved localities, the DEVI service aims to connect interior streets to main roads and Metro stations, improving daily commute options for residents across the capital. Chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the new buses from the Kushak Nallah bus depot in Lodhi Colony on Friday morning, in the presence of the entire Delhi cabinet. "Pollution in Delhi is a serious concern, with around 45% of it attributed to vehicular emissions. This transition to electric is critical," said Gupta, adding that the government is committed to fully electrifying Delhi's public transport system. The chief minister said an additional 2,080 electric buses would be added by the end of the year. The DEVI service, earlier known as the Mohalla Bus scheme, was first proposed two years ago to improve last-mile access in dense or constrained areas where standard buses cannot operate due to road width. "Of the buses launched today, around 33 will stay at Kushak Nallah, while others will be sent to Ghazipur and East Vinod Nagar. All routes will be operational by Saturday, mainly serving internal streets in colonies," transport minister Pankaj Singh said. The nine-metre-long electric buses will serve as feeder routes to major DTC lines and Metro stations. Fares will range between Rs.10 and Rs.25, and women passengers will travel free of cost. The buses will run every 10 minutes, officials said....