New Bus Service Enhances Connectivity Along Dwarka Expressway

Gurugram, India – Residents of developing sectors along the Dwarka Expressway welcomed the launch of a new bus service on Route 127, which commenced on Sunday. The Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Ltd (GMCBL) deployed two buses to service the route from Sector 99 to Millennium City Metro Station (Huda City Centre Metro Station), covering a distance of 25 kilometers in approximately one hour with eight trips daily.

This new service is expected to significantly benefit residents of Sectors 99, 102, 100, 103, 106, 108, 109, Daultabad, Kherki Majra, and nearby areas. Residents, particularly those living in condominiums, highlighted the potential of the new service to enhance accessibility, improve commuting safety, and provide comfort.

Praveen Kaushal, a resident of Sobha City in Sector 108, shared that the community had been in discussions with authorities for six months to initiate the service. “Around 70,000 families along the Dwarka Expressway rely on personal transport. The bus service will significantly aid commuting. We request more AC buses, e-buses, and services to Delhi,” he said.

Locals have also been advocating for improved bus connectivity between Gurugram and Delhi via the Dwarka Expressway. Prakhar Sahai, a Dwarka resident and convener of the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association, emphasized the benefits of such connectivity, including reduced traffic, pollution, and commuter costs. “There’s a need for last-mile connectivity to Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station,” he added.

The service is also set to benefit workers in condominiums and commercial areas who previously faced travel difficulties. “There are at least 50 condominiums near this bus route and around 150 people working in these complexes as support staff, who used to find it very difficult. The bus service will make their lives easier apart from thousands of residents living in sectors along the Dwarka Expressway. We also request the authorities to increase the number of buses on this route,” said Sunil Sareen, former president, Imperial Garden RWA in Sector 102.

Despite the service’s benefits, the first day saw a muted response due to low awareness. “Today is the first day, so few people knew about the service. The entire route will be covered in an hour and the fare is between only ₹10 and ₹30. We expect popularity to grow as it’s the only direct transport mode in this area,” said Vikas Singh Shekhawat, the bus driver on the route.

A senior GMCBL official said that this bus service will improve the connectivity of this area with the city. “We are going to get new e-buses in October, which will help us expand the network in new areas. We have already surveyed new routes along Dwarka Expressway,” he said.