When is it necessary to make ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ – Aadhaar and mobile number are necessary for free bus travel, the card will be available on the spot.

Why will the government stop pink tickets?

The BJP government claims that there was massive corruption in the Pink Ticket Scheme implemented during the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The Chief Minister said that for this reason the use of smart cards is being made mandatory in the new scheme, so that only eligible women will be able to avail the benefit of free travel and the possibility of misuse will be eliminated. To implement this scheme, the government has created around 50 registration centers in Delhi, where women can go and apply for their Pink Saheli Smart Card.

What documents are required to get the card made?

It has now become very easy for women to get ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ made for free bus travel in Delhi. A senior public relations officer of Delhi Transport Corporation said that women can go to 50 registration centers established in different parts of the capital and get the card made. Women just have to bring their Aadhar card. There is no need to fill any form, register in advance or take an appointment. The process of making cards will be on first come, first served basis.

The rules regarding ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ being made for free bus travel for women in Delhi have been clarified. According to Delhi Transport Corporation, the card will be given only to those women who have Delhi address registered on their Aadhar card. Apart from this, an active mobile number is also required to be linked with the Aadhaar card. Women will also have to show this mobile number at the time of making the card. The official said that after complete confirmation of the rules, the card will be issued on the spot, so that women can immediately get the benefit of free bus travel.