Implementation of Pink Saheli NCMC for Delhi Bus Travel

Still running. 2 entries so far, over 33 days from 1 August 2026.

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1 August

Saheli card implementation

The Delhi government has extended the deadline for the mandatory implementation of the Pink National Common Mobility Card, known as the Saheli card.
The Saheli card is designed for women commuters to access free travel on Transport Department buses.
Pink tickets will remain valid for free travel until August 15.
The mandatory requirement for the Saheli card will now commence on August 16.
The stated objective of the extension is to facilitate a smooth transition and prevent inconvenience to eligible commuters.

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2 September

Delhi Transport Department is transitioning from 'pink tickets' to the 'Pink Saheli National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)' for free travel for women on DTC and cluster buses.
The deadline for the transition is September 17, with NCMC cards becoming mandatory from September 18.
Non-resident women are excluded from the free travel scheme and must pay for tickets.
Approximately 19 lakh women have registered for the NCMC cards.
The government has reduced the number of card distribution centres from 73 to 38.
New safety mandates for all buses in Delhi include mandatory installation of location tracking devices, SOS/panic buttons, and fire extinguishers.
Buses must be parked in authorized, secure, and well-lit locations during idle hours.
Supreme Court directives prohibit the use of curtains or window films on buses to ensure transparency.
Enforcement of these safety norms is conducted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

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