Residents living in the newly developed sectors along the Dwarka Expressway have formally approached the Haryana and Delhi governments, demanding the immediate introduction of dedicated public bus services. The demand, spearheaded by the Dwarka Expressway–Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA), highlights the severe lack of last-mile connectivity and the skyrocketing costs of daily commuting.
The Core Demand: Bus Connectivity to Metro
In letters addressed to the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Delhi, as well as Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh, residents have requested a scheduled bus service connecting their residential sectors directly to key transit hubs:
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Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station: A critical interchange for the Blue Line and Airport Express Line.
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Yashobhoomi (IICC): The India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka.
Rising Costs & Toll Impact
The petition cites the recent operationalization of toll plazas (such as Bijwasan and Kherki Daula) as a major financial burden.
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Cab Fares: Residents claim that cab fares to the nearest metro station have nearly doubled, rising from approximately ₹350 to ₹600 per trip due to the pass-through toll charges.
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School Transport: Even school buses are reportedly incurring monthly toll expenses up to ₹60,000, costs which are eventually passed down to families.
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Dependency: With no Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) buses operating on these internal routes, thousands of families in sectors like 103, 109, and 113 are forced to rely on private vehicles or expensive ride-hailing apps.
Official Response & Future Plans
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GMCBL Stance: Vishwajeet Chaudhary, CEO of GMCBL, acknowledged the demand and stated that the matter is under active consideration.
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E-Bus Fleet: The authority is awaiting the induction of 200 new electric buses into its fleet. Once these buses arrive (expected later this year), new routes covering the Dwarka Expressway sectors are planned to be operationalized.
