{"id":35543,"date":"2025-07-14T13:03:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35543"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T07:33:27","slug":"saheli-smart-card-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Saheli Smart Card Delhi: Free Bus Travel for Women &#038; Transgender Commuters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Saheli_Smart_Card_Delhi_initiative_allows_free_DTC_and_cluster_bus_travel_for_women_and_transgender_residents_aged_12_using_a_secure_NCMC-enabled_digital_card_Learn_eligibility_application_steps_and_exam-relevant_facts\" >Saheli Smart Card Delhi initiative allows free DTC and cluster bus travel for women and transgender residents aged 12+, using a secure NCMC-enabled digital card. Learn eligibility, application steps, and exam-relevant facts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Delhi_Launches_Saheli_Card_for_Free_Bus_Travel_%E2%9C%A8\" >Delhi Launches Saheli Card for Free Bus Travel \u2728<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Modernising_Public_Transport_for_Women_Trans_Community\" >Modernising Public Transport for Women &amp; Trans Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Dual_System_Pink_Tickets_Continue\" >Dual System: Pink Tickets Continue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Simple_Process_Digital_Access_with_KYC_Security\" >Simple Process: Digital Access with KYC Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Curbing_Corruption_Promoting_Accountability\" >Curbing Corruption &amp; Promoting Accountability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Why_This_News_Matters\" >Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Ensuring_Targeted_Welfare_Benefits\" >Ensuring Targeted Welfare Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Digital_Transition_Better_Transparency\" >Digital Transition: Better Transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Seamless_Multi-Modal_Connectivity\" >Seamless, Multi-Modal Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Preventing_Fraud_at_Scale\" >Preventing Fraud at Scale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#The_Pink_Ticket_Era_Since_2019\" >The Pink Ticket Era (Since 2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#NCMC_Indias_One%E2%80%91Card_Vision\" >NCMC: India\u2019s One\u2011Card Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Digital_Reforms_Combating_Subsidy_Leakage\" >Digital Reforms &amp; Combating Subsidy Leakage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSaheli_Smart_Card_Launch%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cSaheli Smart Card Launch\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#1_What_is_the_Saheli_Smart_Card\" >1. What is the Saheli Smart Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#2_Who_is_eligible_for_the_Saheli_Smart_Card\" >2. Who is eligible for the Saheli Smart Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#3_Can_the_Saheli_Card_be_used_on_the_Delhi_Metro\" >3. Can the Saheli Card be used on the Delhi Metro?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#4_Does_the_Saheli_Card_replace_pink_tickets\" >4. Does the Saheli Card replace pink tickets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#5_Is_the_Saheli_Smart_Card_free\" >5. Is the Saheli Smart Card free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#6_How_can_one_apply_for_the_Saheli_Card\" >6. How can one apply for the Saheli Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#7_Why_has_the_Delhi_government_launched_this_card_now\" >7. Why has the Delhi government launched this card now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#8_Is_Aadhaar_mandatory_for_Saheli_Card_application\" >8. Is Aadhaar mandatory for Saheli Card application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#9_What_is_the_benefit_for_students_or_job_aspirants_to_know_this\" >9. What is the benefit for students or job aspirants to know this?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#10_Will_this_initiative_expand_to_other_states\" >10. Will this initiative expand to other states?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/delhi\/saheli-smart-card-delhi\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saheli_Smart_Card_Delhi_initiative_allows_free_DTC_and_cluster_bus_travel_for_women_and_transgender_residents_aged_12_using_a_secure_NCMC-enabled_digital_card_Learn_eligibility_application_steps_and_exam-relevant_facts\"><\/span><strong>Saheli Smart Card Delhi<\/strong> initiative allows free DTC and cluster bus travel for women and transgender residents aged 12+, using a secure NCMC-enabled digital card. Learn eligibility, application steps, and exam-relevant facts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_Launches_Saheli_Card_for_Free_Bus_Travel_%E2%9C%A8\"><\/span>Delhi Launches Saheli Card for Free Bus Travel \u2728<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modernising_Public_Transport_for_Women_Trans_Community\"><\/span>Modernising Public Transport for Women &amp; Trans Community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)<\/strong> is set to roll out the <strong>Saheli Smart Card<\/strong>, a state-of-the-art digital travel pass aimed at women and transgender commuters aged 12 and above. Operating under the <strong>National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)<\/strong> system, this smart card will facilitate <strong>unlimited free travel on DTC and cluster buses<\/strong>, while also supporting top-ups for other services like the Delhi Metro. Importantly, eligibility will be limited to <strong>verified Delhi residents<\/strong>, requiring applicants to register via the DTC portal and complete <strong>KYC verification<\/strong> through participating banks <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dual_System_Pink_Tickets_Continue\"><\/span>Dual System: Pink Tickets Continue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the launch of the digital Saheli Smart Card, the existing <strong>pink paper-ticket system<\/strong> remains in circulation. The new initiative complements, rather than replaces, the current scheme. Beyond eliminating corruption linked to paper tickets, the card will support future integration with <strong>mobile apps<\/strong>, enabling QR-based ticketing and integration across all transit modes\u2014buses, Metro, autorickshaws, and taxis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Process_Digital_Access_with_KYC_Security\"><\/span>Simple Process: Digital Access with KYC Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide Delhi residence proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register online via the DTC portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a bank for KYC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Aadhaar, PAN, photo, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive the activated card by post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the card provides <strong>free bus rides<\/strong>, banks may impose a <strong>nominal issuance\/maintenance fee<\/strong>, and lost cards must be reissued per bank policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curbing_Corruption_Promoting_Accountability\"><\/span>Curbing Corruption &amp; Promoting Accountability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister <strong>Rekha Gupta<\/strong> criticized the existing paper-ticket system, citing rampant abuse and non-resident misuse. Studies show pink-ticket usage rose dramatically\u2014from 25% of bus tickets in 2020\u201321 to 46% in 2023\u201324\u2014pointing to growing vulnerabilities The Saheli Card aims to curb these revenue leakages through a <strong>name-and-photo authenticated, traceable system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Saheli-Smart-Card-Delhi\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.indianexpress.com\/2025\/07\/bus-ele_20250708230259.jpeg?w=414\" alt=\"Saheli Smart Card Delhi\" title=\"Saheli Smart Card Delhi\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saheli Smart Card Delhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensuring_Targeted_Welfare_Benefits\"><\/span>Ensuring Targeted Welfare Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the Saheli Card means <strong>only Delhi residents<\/strong> can avail free bus travel. This tackles previous misuse where non-residents benefited using pink tickets without verification ensuring government support reaches the rightful beneficiaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Transition_Better_Transparency\"><\/span>Digital Transition: Better Transparency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shifting from paper-based to a <strong>digital smart card<\/strong> under the NCMC framework promotes transparency, traceability, and reduces corruption. The digital model enhances accountability and monitoring over government-funded concessions <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seamless_Multi-Modal_Connectivity\"><\/span>Seamless, Multi-Modal Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saheli Cards are NCMC-compliant and interoperable with other transit systems, foreshadowing <strong>expanded integration<\/strong> with the Metro and future ride options (e.g., rickshaws, taxis), enhancing commuter convenienceThis aligns with the goal of a <strong>cashless and unified travel ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventing_Fraud_at_Scale\"><\/span>Preventing Fraud at Scale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With millions of free rides recorded annually\u2014and pink-ticket sales rising from ~177\u202fmillion to 400\u202fmillion\u2014the potential for misuse was highThe Saheli Smart Card mitigates fraud risk by enforcing <strong>KYC and name\/photo verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Pink_Ticket_Era_Since_2019\"><\/span>The Pink Ticket Era (Since 2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <strong>October 29, 2019<\/strong>, women and transgender individuals in Delhi could travel free on DTC and cluster buses using <strong>pink tickets<\/strong>, issued without verifying residency. Over time, usage surged to nearly <strong>46% of total tickets in 2023\u201324<\/strong>, highlighting both its popularity and lead to misuse <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCMC_Indias_One%E2%80%91Card_Vision\"><\/span>NCMC: India\u2019s One\u2011Card Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Common Mobility Card was launched in <strong>March 2019<\/strong> as India\u2019s interoperable transport payment solution\u2014spanning metros, tolls, retail, and parking\u2014under the &#8220;One Nation, One Card&#8221; initiative <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Reforms_Combating_Subsidy_Leakage\"><\/span>Digital Reforms &amp; Combating Subsidy Leakage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Delhi\u2019s push for the Saheli Card reflects broader government efforts to replace opaque paper-based subsidies with <strong>digitally authenticated systems<\/strong>, minimizing fraud and misuse seen in welfare schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CSaheli_Smart_Card_Launch%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cSaheli Smart Card Launch\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Eligibility<\/strong>: Women and transgender persons aged \u226512, <strong>Delhi\u2011resident only<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Platform<\/strong>: Uses the <strong>NCMC system<\/strong>, enabling digital and interoperable travel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Free Travel<\/strong>: Unlimited on <strong>DTC and cluster buses<\/strong>; other transit needs top-up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Verification<\/strong>: Involves <strong>KYC + residence proof + name\/photo authentication<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Corruption Control<\/strong>: Replacing pink tickets with digital cards to curb misuse.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saheli Smart Card Delhi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Saheli_Smart_Card\"><\/span>1. What is the Saheli Smart Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Saheli Smart Card<\/strong> is a digital mobility card launched by the Delhi Government that offers <strong>free bus travel to women and transgender residents of Delhi<\/strong>, aged 12 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_is_eligible_for_the_Saheli_Smart_Card\"><\/span>2. Who is eligible for the Saheli Smart Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only <strong>Delhi residents<\/strong> who are <strong>female or transgender<\/strong>, and <strong>above 12 years of age<\/strong>, are eligible to apply. KYC and proof of residence are mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_the_Saheli_Card_be_used_on_the_Delhi_Metro\"><\/span>3. Can the Saheli Card be used on the Delhi Metro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saheli Card is <strong>NCMC-compliant<\/strong>, so it can be topped up and used for <strong>Delhi Metro travel<\/strong>, but the free travel benefit only applies to <strong>DTC and cluster buses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_the_Saheli_Card_replace_pink_tickets\"><\/span>4. Does the Saheli Card replace pink tickets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, the pink tickets will <strong>continue to be valid<\/strong>, but the Saheli Card is a more <strong>secure and traceable<\/strong> digital option intended to replace them gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_the_Saheli_Smart_Card_free\"><\/span>5. Is the Saheli Smart Card free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>bus rides are free<\/strong>, <strong>banks may charge a nominal fee<\/strong> for card issuance or replacement in case of loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_can_one_apply_for_the_Saheli_Card\"><\/span>6. How can one apply for the Saheli Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications can be made through the <strong>DTC portal<\/strong>, followed by <strong>KYC at partner banks<\/strong>, after which the card is issued and mailed to the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_has_the_Delhi_government_launched_this_card_now\"><\/span>7. Why has the Delhi government launched this card now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The card was launched to <strong>curb misuse<\/strong> of the free travel scheme by <strong>non-residents<\/strong> and improve <strong>transparency and accountability<\/strong> in public transport subsidies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Is_Aadhaar_mandatory_for_Saheli_Card_application\"><\/span>8. Is Aadhaar mandatory for Saheli Card application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, <strong>Aadhaar<\/strong>, along with other ID proofs like PAN and residence proof, is required during the <strong>KYC process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_the_benefit_for_students_or_job_aspirants_to_know_this\"><\/span>9. 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