Delhi government will soon start registration for Saheli smart card, women and transgenders will be able to travel free in Delhi buses

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The Delhi government can start registration for Saheli smart card from the month of October. Through this pink card, women and transgenders will be able to travel free in Delhi buses. These cards will be valid for the whole life. With the creation of this card, it will be easy for women to travel in Delhi without any interruption. This card has to be activated through DTC’s automatic fare collection system.

No card will be issued directly by DTC. After registration, KYC will be done on the DTC portal. After this the cards will be issued. The government will not charge any fee, but banks can charge a small fee for these cards. Women in Delhi still get the facility of free bus travel, but right now they are given pink tickets.

What is Saheli smart card?

Women and transgenders aged 12 years and above in Delhi will be given Saheli smart card to provide free travel facility in all DTC and cluster buses. It will have the name and photo of the holder. This smart card will be issued under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). This card will allow free travel only in DTC and cluster buses. The card will need recharge and top-up to use other modes of transport.

Who will get the card?

To get this digital card, the applicant must be a bonafide resident of Delhi and should be 12 years of age or above. The applicant must have a valid proof of address. They have to register online through the DTC portal. Select the participating bank and complete full KYC verification at the chosen bank branch. After KYC is completed, the bank will send this smart card to the applicant’s registered address. To get the smart card, Aadhaar card, PAN card, proof of residence in Delhi, passport size photo and other documents under bank-specific KYC norms will be required.

What will happen if the card is lost?

In case of loss of card, users will have to inform the issuing bank, which can provide another card in its place as per their terms and conditions. The card has to be activated through DTC’s Automatic Fare Collection System (AFCS) before use. Though the card can be used on other modes of transport after top-up, the benefit of free travel under this scheme is limited to DTC and cluster buses.