Delhi's Pink Saheli Smart Card Surpasses 500,000 Users, Enhancing Women's Public Transport Access
Over 500,000 in Delhi have adopted ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’:CM
Hindustan Times
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Over 500,000 women in Delhi have adopted the Pink Saheli Smart Card, which allows free travel on buses and paid access to the Metro. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted the card's role in promoting women's safety and convenience in public transport, with beneficiaries saving between ₹1,200 and ₹2,400 monthly.
- 01More than 530,000 Pink Saheli Smart Cards have been issued in Delhi.
- 02The card allows free travel for women and transgender persons on buses.
- 03Beneficiaries save between ₹1,200 and ₹2,400 per month.
- 04The card enhances safety and convenience for women in public transport.
- 05The Delhi government plans to expand the scheme further.
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The Pink Saheli Smart Card initiative in Delhi has seen over 530,000 women adopt the card, enhancing their access to public transport. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that the card not only provides free travel on buses but also offers a secure digital identity, promoting women's safety and convenience. Each beneficiary reportedly saves between ₹1,200 and ₹2,400 monthly, easing financial burdens on households. The card operates on a ‘tap-and-go’ system under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework, allowing seamless travel without paper tickets. It is available to all women and transgender residents aged five and above and can be recharged online, providing users with the ability to track their travel history. The government is committed to expanding this successful scheme to further support women's participation in public transport.
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The Pink Saheli Smart Card significantly reduces travel costs for women, promoting greater participation in public transport and contributing to their financial independence.
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