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Pink Saheli Card Now Mandatory for Free Bus Travel for Women in Delhi
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:15
Pink Saheli Card Now Mandatory for Free Bus Travel for Women in Delhi
- •The Delhi government has mandated the 'Pink Saheli Smart Card' for women residents to avail free travel on DTC and cluster buses.
- •This change is enacted under the Delhi Transport Corporation (Free and Concessional Passes) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026.
- •Female passengers who are residents of Delhi can travel free using the NCMC-based Pink Saheli Smart Card, with an option to purchase tickets otherwise.
- •The provisions for free travel also extend to transgender persons who are residents of Delhi.
- •Launched in March, the Pink Saheli Smart Card replaces the previous paper-based pink tickets, with around 19 lakh women already availing the facility.
Key Questions Answered
Female residents of Delhi can travel for free on DTC and cluster buses only by using the 'Pink Saheli Smart Card' (NCMC) issued under the updated transport regulations. Women who do not have this card or are not eligible must purchase a ticket at the applicable fare.
In addition to female residents of Delhi, the free travel provisions using the Pink Saheli Smart Card also apply to transgender persons who are residents of Delhi.
The NCMC-based Pink Saheli Smart Card was launched in March 2026, replacing the paper-based pink tickets that were previously issued by the government for women's free bus travel.
