It was incorporated in November 1971 as a wholly-owned corporation of the Government of India to provide an efficient, economical and properly coordinated road transport service in Delhi.

[21][22] Until 2010, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) operated interstate bus services to cities in North India.

[31] These new buses have features such as automatic transmission, power steering, ramps for disabled people, and stop-request buttons located on grab bars.

[34] The second major upgrade to DTC's fleet began in 2021 when the Delhi government decided to exclusively procure electric buses going forward.

The new buses feature digital ticketing, GPS, CCTV, and panic buttons, all connected to a two-way centralised command and control center at Kashmere Gate.

[39] DTC manages its operations from 37 bus depots, which are organised into four regions: East, North, South, and West.

[41][42] Following are the depots:[2] The Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System is a transport consultancy and infrastructure development firm.

It operates as a joint venture, with equal equity shared between the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the IDFC Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative of the Infrastructure Development Finance Company Limited.

The Poocho App also includes a trip planner, real-time information on pollution levels in the vicinity, and several other features designed to enhance the travel experience for passengers.

Under the cluster scheme, private concessionaires are responsible for supplying the buses, ensuring their cleaning and maintenance, and providing staff.

This system includes: This model ensures fair compensation while maintaining cost efficiency and service quality.