Delhi Pink Saheli Card: How to Get Your Free Travel Smart Card Today

Chandani — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:23:49 +0000

Delhi Govt Sets Up 50 Centres For ‘Pink Saheli’ Cards: Apply From Today

So the Delhi government is making it easier for women to travel across the city. Starting Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the city will begin giving out the new “Pink Saheli” cards. The goal of this card is to give women and transgender people free bus rides. In fact, President Droupadi Murmu launched the card just yesterday. Plus, it works on many types of transport with just one tap under the “One Nation, One Card” plan.

How to Get Your Card at 50 Centres

But here is the main point. You can get your card at 50 centers across Delhi. These spots include District Magistrate (DM) offices and 20 specific DTC bus depots. Is there a cost for the card? No. Consequently, the Delhi government will pay for the card itself. Moreover, you can visit these centers any day between 9 am and 5 pm. Previously, women used paper tickets for free rides. So, this new smart card will replace the old paper system. Therefore, you must bring your Aadhaar card to prove you live in Delhi.

Are You Eligible for the Pink Card?

Still, not everyone can get this specific pink version. The plan is to link each card to your Aadhaar to check your age and gender. And, you can use it for paid trips on the Delhi Metro and the RRTS trains. Accordingly, you will only need this one card for your whole journey.

Feature	Details for Applicants
📍 Residency	Must be a resident of Delhi
🚻 Gender	Women and Transgender individuals
🎂 Age	12 years and above
📄 Documents	Aadhaar Card and Mobile Number

Better Tech for Safer Travel

But why switch from paper to plastic? The reason is to make travel safer and more modern. Why? Because digital records help the city track bus use and plan better routes. Essentially, it offers touch-free travel which is faster during rush hour. Indeed, two banks, Airtel and MufinPay, will help issue these cards.

Then there is the matter of the new online portal. The reason for the portal is to offer a guide in Hindi for those who need help. Worth noting: While you can check details online, you must go to a center for the final Aadhaar verification to get the physical card. Ultimately, this move will save daily commuters between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,400 every month.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the Pink Saheli card free for everyone? So, the card is only free for women and transgender residents of Delhi. Because of this, men and non-residents must buy the Blue card for their travel needs.

Can I use the Pink card on the Metro for free? In fact, no. The card only gives free rides on DTC and cluster buses. Additionally, if you use it on the Metro, you must load money onto the card first.

What happens if I don’t have an Aadhaar? But Aadhaar is mandatory to verify your Delhi address. Consequently, you should update your Aadhaar with your current Delhi address before you apply.