Key Benefits
- 🆓 Free and unlimited bus travel in Delhi on all DTC and Cluster buses
- 👩 Available for women, girls, and transgender citizens who are Delhi residents
- 💳 Saheli Pink Smart Card – National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) with photo, QR code, and tap-and-go convenience (replaces paper tickets gradually)
- 💰 Save ₹1500–₹2500+ per month on travel expenses
- 🚇 Can be used on Delhi Metro & RRTS (paid travel only – recharge required)
Scheme Overview
The Delhi Saheli Pink Smart Card Yojana (2026) is a modern initiative launched by the Delhi Government to provide free bus travel for women and transgender residents.
This scheme upgrades the earlier pink paper ticket system (2019) into a secure, digital smart card system (NCMC). It ensures better transparency, reduces misuse, and supports the One Nation, One Card initiative.
👉 Implemented by:
- Delhi Transport Corporation
👉 Key Coverage:
- Unlimited free travel only within Delhi on DTC and Cluster buses
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you meet the following conditions:
- You are a woman or transgender person
- You are a resident of Delhi
- Minimum age: 12 years and above (confirm at centre)
- School and college-going girls are eligible
👉 Additional Points:
- No upper age limit
- One card per eligible person
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card (Delhi address preferred)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Voter ID or any additional photo ID (if required)
- Address proof (usually covered by Aadhaar)
👉 Aadhaar verification confirms identity, age, and residency.
Where is Free Travel Allowed?
✅ Free & Unlimited Travel:
- All DTC Buses
- All Cluster Buses
❌ Not Free:
- Delhi Metro
- Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
👉 Note:
The card works on Metro/RRTS, but you must recharge it for paid travel.
What is the Saheli Pink Smart Card?
The Saheli Pink Smart Card is a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) that includes:
- Your photo and basic details
- QR code for verification
- Tap-and-go functionality
- Digital journey tracking
👉 Important:
The card is gradually becoming mandatory for free bus travel.
How to Apply
🏢 Offline Application (Primary Method)
- Visit any authorized distribution centre:
- DTC Depot / Pass Section
- DM/SDM Office
- Designated counters
- Carry:
- Aadhaar Card
- Mobile Number
- Process:
- Aadhaar verification
- Photo capture
- Get your card:
- Issued instantly (free of cost)
⏰ Timings:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Online Self-Onboarding (Partial)
- Visit:
👉 https://pink-saheli.mufinpay.com - Steps:
- Enter mobile number → Verify OTP
- Enter Aadhaar → Complete authentication
- Download QR code
- Final Step:
- Visit centre with QR code
- Collect your physical card
👉 Note:
Full online process is not available yet.
🔗 Important Links
- 🌐 Official Website:
👉 https://dtc.delhi.gov.in - 📝 Pink Saheli Portal:
👉 https://pink-saheli.mufinpay.com - 📍 Distribution Centres List:
👉 Available on DTC website or at centres
Distribution Centres
Around 50 centres across Delhi, including:
- DTC Bus Depots (Kashmiri Gate, Dwarka, Lajpat Nagar, etc.)
- DM & SDM Offices
- Selected service centres
👉 You can visit any nearby centre.
Charges
- ✅ First-time card: Completely Free
- 🔁 Duplicate card: ₹50 (approx.)
Latest Updates (April 2026)
- Scheme launched in March 2026
- Pink paper tickets are still valid (no need to rush)
- Gradual shift to smart card system
- Digital tracking with Aadhaar-based verification
- Transgender citizens included
- More centres added across Delhi
Important Notes
- Card will become mandatory gradually
- Carry card or ID for verification
- Free travel only for Delhi residents
- Scheme details may change—verify at official sources
📞 Helpline & Contact Details
📞 Bus Pass / Pink Card Helpline:
- 8744073213
- 011-23752769
📞 DTC General Helpline:
- 011-23370236
📧 Email:
- bus-pass@dtc.nic.in