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Pink Saheli Card Now Mandatory for Free Bus Travel for Women in Delhi
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CNBC TV18•04-10-2026, 18:11
Pink Saheli Card Now Mandatory for Free Bus Travel for Women in Delhi
- •Delhi women residents must use the 'Pink Saheli Smart Card' for free travel on DTC and cluster buses, as per a new notification.
- •The change is implemented under the Delhi Transport Corporation (Free and Concessional Passes) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026.
- •The NCMC-based Pink Saheli Smart Card replaces the previous paper-based pink tickets for free travel.
- •Transgender persons residing in Delhi are also eligible for the free travel facility using the Pink Saheli Smart Card.
- •The government plans extensive awareness campaigns for the smart card through various media channels.
Key Questions Answered
Female residents of Delhi can travel for free on DTC and cluster buses, both AC and non-AC, only by using the Pink Saheli Smart Card (NCMC). The card has replaced the older paper-based pink tickets that were previously issued.
In addition to female residents of Delhi, the free travel provisions and smart card requirements also apply to transgender persons who are residents of Delhi.
Women who do not possess the Pink Saheli Smart Card or are not eligible for the free travel facility can still travel on DTC and cluster buses by purchasing a ticket at the applicable fare.
