The Delhi government is set to launch the 'Saheli Pink Smart Card' for women and transgenders after Diwali. This card will facilitate free travel on DTC and cluster buses. The card will be issued after online registration and KYC verification and can be used by tapping it on the bus.
New Delhi: The Delhi government is going to launch the 'Saheli Pink Smart Card' for women and transgenders on the occasion of Bhai Dooj after Diwali. According to DTC officials, women will not need to buy pink tickets with this card and will be able to travel for free. The card will be issued after online registration and bank KYC, and will be used by tapping it in the bus. Under this scheme, the card will contain the woman passenger's name, photo, and other essential details, making travel recording easier.
Key Highlights of the Scheme
According to DTC officials, the Pink Smart Card could be launched on the occasion of Bhai Dooj after Diwali, following approval from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Through this card, women passengers will benefit from free travel on DTC and cluster buses. With the Pink Smart Card, women will no longer need to purchase pink tickets.
This card will provide free bus travel not only to women but also to transgenders. The card will contain the passenger's name, photo, and other necessary details. Officials also state that complete preparations have been made to launch the scheme. Card reader machines have already been installed in many buses.
How to Obtain the Pink Smart Card
To obtain the Pink Smart Card, online registration must be completed on the DTC website. After registration, the KYC process will be finalized through a bank. Once the card is received, it will be activated in DTC's Automated Fare Collection System.
After card activation, it can be used on the bus. During travel, women passengers will need to hand the card to the conductor and tap it on the machine. This will record travel details and provide convenience to passengers.
Scheme Preparation and Technology
According to DTC officials, technical preparations for the smart card are complete. Card reader machines have been installed in most buses. Furthermore, officials stated that travel records will be digitally secured through the Pink Smart Card.
With the help of the card, travel for women and transgender passengers on buses will be completely free. Travel details will be recorded in the system only after tapping the card on the bus. This will provide convenience to both the conductor and passengers during travel.
Benefits of the Scheme
The Saheli Pink Smart Card will facilitate bus travel for women and transgenders. Additionally, this scheme will promote a digital and cashless system. This card will prove helpful in making travel simpler and safer for women and transgenders.
After the launch of the card, women will be relieved from the hassle of buying pink tickets every day. This initiative reflects the Delhi government's sensitivity towards women and transgenders.
Card Usage Process
After tapping the card on the bus, travel details will be recorded. With the help of the card, the travel of women and transgenders will become safe, convenient, and organized. Officials state that due to the smart card, the entire pink ticket system will transition to a digital platform.
Under this scheme, the Pink Smart Card will be valid only for women and transgenders residing in Delhi. Previously, women from all states and cities could avail free travel on DTC and cluster buses.
