Delhi: Major Change in Free Travel System for Women in DTC Buses – ‘Pink Ticket’ to be Replaced by ‘Pink Saheli NCMC Smart Card’
मुख्य बातें
- •The Delhi government is changing the free travel system for women in DTC buses.
- •The ‘Pink Ticket’ system will be phased out and replaced by the ‘Pink Saheli NCMC Smart Card’.
- •Over 10 lakh smart cards have been issued in just 80-82 days, with a target to reach 14 lakh women.
- •The card issuance process is ongoing at 72 centres and is completely free.
- •The new system will provide convenience, transparency, and security to women commuters.
New Delhi, June 2, 2026: The Delhi government has announced a significant change in the free travel facility for women passengers in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. The government has decided to gradually phase out the ‘Pink Ticket’ system and replace it with the ‘Pink Saheli NCMC Smart Card’ for free travel. This information was shared by Delhi’s Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar in an exclusive conversation with TV9 Bharatvarsh.
The Transport Minister stated that the government is working swiftly to implement this new system. He mentioned that over 10 lakh ‘Pink Saheli NCMC Smart Cards’ have already been issued within just 80 to 82 days. The government aims to extend this facility to a total of 14 lakh women commuters in Delhi. To achieve this target, the card issuance process is being expedited across 72 centres.
