Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Continues ‘Metro Monday’, Urges Citizens to Embrace Public Transport

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday continued her 'Metro Monday' initiative, travelling from her residence to the Delhi Secretariat using the Metro and a DTC bus for the second consecutive week.

During the journey, she urged residents of the capital to make public transport a regular part of their daily lives. She said that public participation is crucial for fuel conservation, pollution control and better traffic management.

The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government's 'Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan' campaign, launched in response to Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji's call, aims to encourage citizens to use public transport at least one day a week and turn fuel conservation and environmental protection into a mass movement.

During her Metro and bus journey, the Chief Minister interacted with commuters and listened to their experiences. She said it was encouraging to see a growing number of Delhi residents making public transport a part of their routine.

According to her, this not only provides people with a safe, affordable and convenient mode of travel but also helps reduce pollution and traffic congestion in the capital.

Why Is ‘Metro Monday’ Key to Delhi’s Public Transport Push and National Interest?

The Chief Minister said that using public transport is not merely a matter of personal convenience but is also linked to the larger national interest.

Every Metro ride, every bus journey and every shared trip contributes to fuel savings, lower carbon emissions and the creation of a better urban environment.

She said that wider adoption of public transport would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads, bring down pollution levels, improve travel times and strengthen the country's energy security.

CM Gupta said the Delhi Government is continuously working to make the city's public transport network stronger, more modern and more citizen-friendly.

Several measures are being taken, including the expansion of the Metro network, increasing the number of electric buses, modernising bus services, strengthening interstate connectivity and promoting shared mobility.

These efforts, she said, are aimed at creating a cleaner, greener and future-ready transport system for Delhi.

She added that the government is not limiting itself to policy decisions alone. Public representatives are also using public transport themselves to encourage citizens to do the same. 'Metro Monday', she said, is part of this approach, seeking to raise awareness by setting an example through public life.

Earlier on May 18, setting an example to combat urban pollution and traffic congestion, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday dumped her official vehicle to commute via the Delhi Metro and a feeder bus to reach her office at the Delhi Secretariat.

(With inputs from ANI)