Overview
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said Tuesday that Delhi has issued 840,618 Pink Saheli Smart Cards as of May 18.
- The card lets women and transgender residents aged five and above ride Delhi Transport Corporation buses for free with a tap on electronic ticket machines.
- Enrollment is free since March 2 through a quick Aadhaar-and-mobile link described as zero‑KYC at 73 distribution points plus roving registration camps.
- Paper pink tickets still work today, though the government says free rides will soon require the smart card, which uses the National Common Mobility Card standard for later use on the Metro and RRTS after top‑ups.
- Government estimates suggest regular users save ₹1,200 to ₹2,400 each month on travel, lowering costs for daily commutes to work and school.