- By Chetna Shree
- Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:01 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi: In a bid to revolutionise travel in Delhi, the BJP-led government announced the launch of Saheli Smart Cards for women and transgenders by August 15. The Saheli Smart Cards will be issued in two formats- KYC-verified cards and non-KYC-verified cards. Women and transgenders aged above 12 with a valid proof of Delhi’s residence will be eligible to travel for free in DTC and Cluster buses with Saheli Smart Cards.
Saheli Smart Cards: Check Types And Eligibility
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in her first budget speech, announced the plan to launch Saheli Smart Cards in Delhi, allowing women and transgenders to travel for free in DTC and Cluster buses.
According to a senior DTC official, two types of cards are set to be issued to commuters - KYC-verified cards and non-KYC-verified cards. Both types of cards will comply with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standard.
Non-verified smart cards will allow women and transgenders aged above 12 to travel in public buses and Delhi Metro. They can travel for free in public buses, whereas standard ticket charges will be deducted while travelling in the Delhi Metro. To avail non-verified smart cards, the applicant should be aged 12 or above and should have a valid residence proof of Delhi.
In case of KYC-verified smart cards, a ‘top-up’ enabled personalised card with the name and photograph of the cardholder will be issued. Applicants will have to go through a slightly longer process to avail of a KYC-verified card. It will be a contactless travel card issued by banks to woman and transgenders commuters.
Distribution Of Saheli Smart Cards
The officials are planning to make the Saheli Smart Cards available at the metro stations to provide easy access to the eligible residents. The DTC is in the process of developing a dedicated web portal for registration, ensuring that the cards are issued to bona fide residents of Delhi.