New Delhi: Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), which has been burdened with losses for a long time, has recorded a significant increase in income to about Rs 173 crore in 2025-26 (as of March 26). The total income of the corporation increased from Rs 822.5 crore to Rs 995.5 crore in 2024-25, reflecting better operational efficiency and reforms undertaken by the Delhi government.Describing this as a transformation, Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said that this reform has been driven by collective effort within the organization and decisive policy intervention. “The previous government had left DTC in a financially weak position, burdened with losses and inefficiencies. The present government has taken concrete steps to revive the corporation, streamline operations and make it a more financially stable and accountable public transport entity,” Singh said.DTC is the backbone of the city’s road-based public transport system. As of February, it operates 24 depots. As of March this year, the combined fleet strength was around 6,100 buses, including CNG and electric vehicles. It carries around 24.3 lakh passengers daily, operating over 32,500 trips on 517 urban routes and 15 NCR routes. It also runs an international bus service between Delhi and Kathmandu.Official data showed that ticket revenue increased from Rs 327.2 crore to Rs 379.8 crore, registering a year-on-year increase of Rs 52.5 crore. Income from special fare services increased from Rs 82.7 crore to Rs 99.2 crore, an increase of Rs 16.5 crore over the same period.“The sharpest increase has been recorded under miscellaneous income, which has increased from Rs 342.7 crore to Rs 446.6 crore – a jump of Rs 103.9 crore. This category includes revenue from advertisements, fare receipts and penalty collections, and has emerged as a major contributor to the overall financial improvement of DTC,” said an official.According to executives, the growth has been driven by improved performance across key revenue streams and a focus toward diversification. The average monthly income of the corporation has also seen an increase from Rs 68.5 crore to Rs 82.9 crore, indicating stronger financial discipline and better resource utilization.“Our vision goes beyond just raising revenues. It focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, improving service delivery and ensuring that citizens of Delhi get reliable, safe and accessible public transport,” Singh said. He said the government is committed to continuous improvement, revenue expansion and integration of modern, sustainable transport solutions to ensure long-term financial sustainability and better passenger experience.