No free bus travel for women in Delhi without Pink Saheli smart card from August 1
The Delhi government has announced that starting August 1, 2026, women must use the 'Pink Saheli' smart card to access free bus travel. Paper-based pink tickets will be phased out, and those without the smart card will be required to pay standard fares.
Why it matters
This transition digitizes public transport subsidies, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce potential fraud in the city's transit system.
Woman passengers will not be able to avail free bus service in Delhi from August 1, as the government has made the 'Pink Saheli’ smart card mandatory for such travel, officials said on Friday (July 10, 2026).
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