How To Apply for the Saheli Pink Smart Card Online: Step-by-Step Guide for Delhi Women
Starting August 1, Delhi makes free bus travel for women fully digital via the mandatory 'Pink Saheli Smart Card' under the NCMC framework. Available in Zero-KYC and Full-KYC variants, it doubles as a transit and debit card. Eligible residents can acquire the card through a digital process via designated banking portals or authorised transport channels.
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has announced that utilising the Pink Saheli Smart Card (Saheli Pink Smart Card) will become mandatory for women seeking free travel benefits across DTC and cluster buses starting August 1. Developed under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework, the initiative transitions the capital's public transport system away from traditional paper-based pink tickets toward a digitised, transparent verification model.
Expanding Utility Beyond Bus Travel
The multi-functional mobility card has been upgraded to serve various transit and retail needs. Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Singh noted that the card extends beyond complimentary bus rides, functioning seamlessly as a debit card across retail stores, malls, the Delhi Metro, and Namo Bharat regional rapid transit systems. What Is Saheli Pink Smart Card? All You Need To Know As Delhi Makes Free Bus Travel for Women Fully Digital.
Saheli Pink Smart Card Will Be Valid in DTC and Cluster Buses
The DTC offers two variants to accommodate different user requirements: a Zero-KYC card issued instantly through Aadhaar and OTP verification primarily for bus transit, and a Full-KYC variant integrated with complete banking facilities.
How To Apply for the Pink Saheli Smart Card
Eligible residents can acquire the card through a digital process via designated banking portals or authorised transport channels.
- Step 1: Access the official online portal of DTC’s authorised bank or visit designated registration centres.
- Step 2: Submit required identity verification documents, including a valid Aadhaar card displaying a Delhi address and a passport-size photograph.
- Step 3: Complete the mobile number verification via OTP or undergo Video KYC procedures depending on the chosen card variant (Zero-KYC or Full-KYC).
- Step 4: Receive the issued smart card directly via home delivery or collect it from authorised physical centres.
As the August 1 deadline approaches, transport authorities anticipate a smooth transition toward digital ticketing. By modernising commuter verification and integrating multi-modal transit access, the initiative aims to enhance transparency and convenience for millions of women relying on the capital's public transport network.
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