What do you get under Pink Saheli card?
Free travel in DTC and cluster buses (AC and non-AC) for women and transgender residents of Delhi. Since 1 September 2026 you must tap the Pink Saheli Smart Card; the paper pink ticket has ended.
Without the card, women pay the normal fare from 1 September 2026. The card works only in DTC and cluster buses, not in the Delhi Metro.
Pink Saheli card: latest updates
- Pink Saheli Smart Card became mandatory for free travel; paper pink tickets stopped. official source
- DTC extended paper pink tickets to 31 August 2026 (earlier dates were 1 August and 16 August). official source
Who is eligible for Pink Saheli card?
- Women, girls and transgender persons who live in Delhi, aged 5 and above.
- Aadhaar with a Delhi address is used to verify residence.
Documents needed for Pink Saheli card
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for Pink Saheli card
- Go to a Pink Card distribution counter with your Aadhaar. DTC lists counters at Deputy Commissioner (district) offices and other centres in its notice.
- Get the card issued free, linked to your Aadhaar.
- Tap the card on the machine every time you board a DTC or cluster bus.
Common questions
Who is eligible for Pink Saheli card?
Women, girls and transgender persons who live in Delhi, aged 5 and above. Aadhaar with a Delhi address is used to verify residence.
How much do I get under Pink Saheli card?
Free travel in DTC and cluster buses (AC and non-AC) for women and transgender residents of Delhi. Since 1 September 2026 you must tap the Pink Saheli Smart Card; the paper pink ticket has ended. Without the card, women pay the normal fare from 1 September 2026. The card works only in DTC and cluster buses, not in the Delhi Metro.
What documents do I need for Pink Saheli card?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Passport-size photo; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for Pink Saheli card?
Go to a Pink Card distribution counter with your Aadhaar. DTC lists counters at Deputy Commissioner (district) offices and other centres in its notice. Get the card issued free, linked to your Aadhaar. Tap the card on the machine every time you board a DTC or cluster bus. Official site: https://dtc.delhi.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Pink Saheli card?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Is the Pink Saheli card compulsory?
Yes. From 1 September 2026 free travel in DTC and cluster buses is only with a valid Pink Saheli Smart Card. Without it you pay the regular fare.
Where do I make the Pink Saheli card?
At Pink Card distribution counters notified by DTC, including the Deputy Commissioner (district) offices. Carry your Aadhaar with a Delhi address.
Does it work in the Delhi Metro?
No. The free travel is for DTC and cluster buses only.
Official sources
- DTC circular No. Ops.Deptt./HQ/Pink-Card/2026/542 dated 14 August 2026: Pink Saheli card mandatory from 1 September 2026
- DTC: list of NCMC Pink Card distribution counters
- Delhi Transport Corporation
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.