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The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has approved the deployment of 15 electric buses to improve last-mile connectivity to the upcoming Noida International Airport. The initiative, announced in the past week, will be implemented as a six-month pilot across four routes linking key residential and commercial hubs in Greater Noida. Operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, the service is estimated to cost around INR 1.8 crore. The buses will run at intervals of 30–60 minutes, with frequency adjustments based on ridership. The move is aimed at supporting passenger movement ahead of the airport’s operational rollout and strengthening sustainable urban mobility infrastructure in the region.
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority has approved a plan to introduce 15 electric buses to connect key areas of Greater Noida with the upcoming Noida International Airport, with implementation scheduled as a pilot initiative in the past week. Advertisement
The project will be executed as a six-month trial, with the electric buses operating on four designated routes linking major residential and commercial nodes to the airport terminal. The service will be operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, with an estimated project cost of approximately INR 1.8 crore.
According to officials, the identified routes will originate from key locations such as Gaur Chowk, Surajpur, Makoda roundabout, and Sector 16, ensuring coverage across high-density residential and transit corridors in Greater Noida. These routes are expected to provide feeder connectivity to the airport, which is located at a considerable distance from central business districts in the National Capital Region.
The buses are planned to operate at intervals ranging between 30 and 60 minutes, with service frequency to be calibrated based on passenger demand and load factors during the trial phase. Officials indicated that the pilot will be assessed for ridership patterns and operational efficiency before a decision is taken on scaling up the service.
The initiative forms part of a broader effort to strengthen connectivity to the airport ahead of its commercial operations, which are expected to commence shortly. The airport is being developed as a major aviation hub for the NCR and adjoining regions, increasing the need for reliable and cost-effective public transport links.
Authorities have highlighted that last-mile connectivity has been a key concern for the airport project, particularly given its distance of nearly 70 km from central parts of Delhi. The introduction of electric buses is aimed at addressing this gap while also promoting environmentally sustainable transport solutions.
In addition to the electric bus network, officials indicated that future mobility plans may include the introduction of hydrogen-powered buses on high-demand corridors such as Pari Chowk, as well as inter-city bus services connecting the airport to cities including Dehradun, Haridwar, Gurugram, and key railway hubs.
The deployment of electric buses aligns with broader policy objectives to reduce emissions and promote cleaner public transport systems. Electric buses, powered by battery-based propulsion systems, offer lower operational emissions and reduced noise levels compared to conventional diesel vehicles.
The proposed service is expected to support both daily commuters and air passengers, particularly as residential and commercial development accelerates in Greater Noida and along the Yamuna Expressway corridor.
The pilot project will be closely monitored for performance metrics, including ridership, operational costs, and service reliability, which will inform future decisions on expansion and integration with other transport networks in the region.
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