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Delhi Unveils Pink Saheli Smart Card for Free Bus Travel by Women and Transgender Riders

KYC-linked NCMC cards for Delhi residents shift the free-ride program to a personalized smart system with a phased rollout set to begin.

Overview

  • Online registration is open for applicants aged 12 and above who can prove Delhi residency through valid documentation.
  • The personalized card carries the holder’s name and photograph and provides free rides only on DTC and cluster buses.
  • The card is rechargeable under the National Common Mobility Card framework for paid use on the Metro and other enabled transit systems.
  • Officials say back-end integration is complete and card readers are installed in nearly all buses, with deployment expected in the coming days.
  • Banks will issue the cards after users complete KYC on the DTC portal, replacing paper pink tickets to curb misuse and target benefits to residents.