INCOME TAX21 Sept 2026
Attention, Delhi women! 18.5 lakh Saheli Pink Cards issued; get yours now to continue free bus travel from 1 October | Mint
From 1 October, free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and Cluster buses will need the Saheli Pink Smart Card. Women and transgender residents of Delhi aged 5 and above can apply using Aadhaar and a linked mobile number. The first card is free and valid five years. Over 18.5 lakh cards are already issued, so apply soon or pay the regular fare.
Key Statutory Highlights
- From 1 October 2026, free travel on DTC and Cluster buses is allowed only after tapping the Pink Saheli Smart Card on the electronic ticketing machine.
- Women and transgender Delhi residents aged 5 and above can apply using Aadhaar and a linked mobile number, and the first card is free with five years validity.
- More than 18.5 lakh cards have been issued so far, and a replacement card for a lost or damaged one costs ₹59 including GST.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you travel free on DTC or Cluster buses, apply for your Saheli Pink Smart Card before 30 September 2026, because the paper pink ticket arrangement ends then and you may otherwise have to buy a regular ticket.
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