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Delhi Government Issues More Than 8.4 Lakh Pink Saheli Cards for Free DTC Rides.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that over 8.4 lakh women across the capital have got Pink Saheli Smart Cards for free travel in DTC buses.
The card uses National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) tap-and-go service. Women and transgender passengers can travel without paying fare on buses run by the Delhi Transport Corporation.
Gupta shared that 8,40,618 cards had been issued till May 18. She said pink paper tickets are still being accepted along with the smart cards at present. Later, the free ride plan will run only through the smart card system.
She said the large number of card users shows that more women are now choosing buses for daily travel in Delhi.
The Delhi government is also working on digital transport services to make bus travel safer and easier for passengers. Officials say these systems can help keep records clear and improve day-to-day work.