Every metro ride, bus journey, shared commute helps cut traffic, pollution, fuel use: CM Rekha Gupta

Taking forward the message of fuel conservation and collective civic responsibility, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday travelled to Delhi Secretariat by Delhi Metro and DTC bus and said every metro ride, bus journey, and shared commute helps cut traffic, pollution, and fuel use.

The Chief Minister joined the “Metro Monday” initiative and used public transport to travel from her home to the office. During the journey, she interacted with fellow passengers and encouraged the use of public transport.

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The Delhi government has appealed to citizens to make shared and sustainable mobility a part of daily life.

“Every conscious commute helps ease congestion, reduce pollution and conserve fuel in national interest,” CMO Delhi said in a post on X.

“Once again chose the Metro and DTC bus to travel to Delhi Secretariat this Monday. Proud to see so many Delhiites making public transport part of their daily routine. Every metro ride, bus journey, and shared commute helps cut traffic, pollution, and fuel use. A small step, big
national impact,” she said in a post on X.

Talking to reporters, the Delhi Chief Minister said, “I appeal to all citizens to make maximum use of public transportation. This will not only conserve the nation’s fuel resources, but it is also absolutely essential for our city, Delhi.”

“Today, on the occasion of the ‘Metro Monday’ initiative, for which we had issued a city-wide appeal across Delhi, I, along with all my colleagues, ministers, MLAs, and officials, have made a collective effort to travel by Metro today,” she said.

Last Monday (May 18), the Chief Minister also took the Metro for commuting between her home and office.

She has started taking a metro ride on Mondays as part of the “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan” campaign, promoting the message of conservation at a time when fuel prices have become a politically sensitive issue.

Earlier in the day, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta also joined the “Metro Monday” campaign to save fuel and travelled to Vidhan Sabha from his residence at Tilak Marg in public transport, an official said.

Commencing his journey from the Supreme Court Metro Station, he interacted with commuters and highlighted the importance of adopting eco-friendly modes of travel in daily life.

During his journey, the Delhi Assembly Speaker changed trains at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station and proceeded towards Vidhan Sabha Metro Station, from where he reached the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the official said in a statement.