DTC Saheli Smart Card Scheme: How Women Can Travel Free in Delhi Buses – Registration Guide

The Delhi government is set to launch the Saheli Smart Card, a new initiative under its free bus travel scheme for women. This Diwali, women in Delhi will get a major convenience: the ability to travel on government buses without purchasing tickets. Currently, women use pink zero-value tickets for free rides, but with the Saheli Smart Card, travel will be as simple as a single tap on the card. Transgender passengers will also benefit from this card.

What is the Saheli Smart Card?

The Saheli Smart Card replaces the paper-based pink ticket. The transport department has set up the necessary backend systems, and most buses are equipped with card reading machines.

• It provides lifetime free travel for women on Delhi government buses.

• Women can travel any number of times without needing tickets.

• The facility is only for Delhi residents.

This card modernizes public transport in Delhi by making it digital and paperless, ensuring convenience and efficiency.

Launch Date

Officials have indicated that the scheme will be launched immediately after Diwali, possibly on Bhai Dooj. The preparations are almost complete, pending final approval from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

How to Apply for the Saheli Smart Card

Online Registration: Women need to register via the official DTC website: dtc.delhi.gov.in

KYC Verification: The card will be issued after verification by the associated bank.

Card Collection: The card cannot be collected directly from DTC counters.

Activation: Once activated, women can tap and travel on buses without needing a ticket each time.

This initiative represents a significant step toward digital public transport in Delhi, making commuting easier for women while modernizing the city’s ticketing system.