The Delhi government launched the Pink Saheli Smart Card on 2nd of November for Delhi Women and transgender travellers. This part helps them travel free of cost on DTC and cluster buses throughout Delhi. There is a bit of confusion about the Pink Saheli Smart Card for Metro: is it free or not? So we are here to give you detailed information about the smart card use in the metro, facilities, and how to get this card.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today announced on their Social media handle X that they are going to launch the Pink Saheli Smart Card from today for women and transgender residents of Delhi. With the help of the smart card, they can travel across Delhi free of cost. This facility is available in DTC and cluster buses only.
If you want to use this card in the Metro, then you have to pay the Metro charges. But there are some benefits of this card when using it on the metro. The main benefit is that when you use this card on the Metro then you will get a 10% discount. Women can also get the benefit of schemes and cashbacks with this pink smart card.
दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई नई सुविधा पिंक सहेली स्मार्ट कार्ड महिलाओं के लिए एक बहुत ही अच्छी सुविधा है. इस स्मार्ट कार्ड की मदद से महिलाएं अब दिल्ली एवं क्लस्टर बसों में मुफ्त यात्रा कर पाएंगे. मेट्रो के लिए यह कार्ड मान्य होगा लेकिन इसके लिए अलग से रिचार्ज या टॉप अप करवाना होगा. दिल्ली की मुख्यमंत्री ने इसकी जानकारी देते हुए अपने सोशल मीडिया पर बताया कि यह कार्ड महिलाओं एवं ट्रांसजेंडर कम्युनिटी के लिए दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा शुरू किया गया है.
Pink Saheli Smart Card For Metro
This scheme was started in Delhi to provide women transport safer, easily accessible and economical transport. The Delhi government clear that travel in DTC and cluster buses is totally free with the pink Saheli smart card. But there is no clarification about the use of this smart card in the metro. Delhi Metro is under the DMRC, and they always encourage more women to use public transport. This transport system is more affordable and safer as compared to using their own vehicle. They already give concessions on their smart card for women.
| Card Name | Pink Saheli Smart Card |
| Card For | Girls/Women Age Above 12 Years and Transgender Commuters |
| Benefit | Free Travel in DTC and Cluster Buses Across Delhi |
| Metro Use | Used in the metro but need to recharge or Top-up |
| Official Website | dtc.delhi.gov.in |
दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई पिक सहेली स्मार्ट कार्ड योजना डीटीसी एवं क्लस्टर बस में फ्री यात्रा की सुविधा प्रदान करेगी. लेकिन कुछ लोगों के मन में यह शंका है कि क्या यह कार्ड मेट्रो के लिए भी उपयोग किया जा सकता है? क्या मेट्रो में भी इस कार्ड से फ्री सफर किया जा सकता है? तो हम आपको बता दें कि यह कार्ड मुफ्त यात्रा का लाभ केवल डीसी एवं क्लस्टर बसों में देगा. यह कार्ड मेट्रो में भी उपयोग किया जा सकता है लेकिन इसके लिए आपको अलग से रिचार्ज या टॉप करना होगा. इस कार्ड से आप मेट्रो में फ्री सफर नहीं कर पाएंगे. इस कार्ड का उपयोग रिचार्ज अथवा टॉप अप करके मेट्रो में करते हैं तो आपको आने वाले समय में कई प्रकार के ऑफर दिल्ली मेट्रो की तरफ से दिए जाएंगे.
Is the Pink Saheli Smart Card applicable in the metro?
Yes, it is applicable in the Delhi Metro, but the travel is not free. With the help of a pink Saheli smart card, you can access the Delhi Metro, but you have to top up your smart card from the Delhi Metro counters, the official website of Delhi Metro and the mobile app. You will get a concession with a pink, really smart card when you use this in the Delhi Metro. In case you want to travel in DTC or cluster buses, then with the spring card, you can travel free of cost.
Benefits Of Card
- Daughters, sisters and mothers aged above 12 years our eligible to get this pink Saheli Smart Card and enjoy free rides in Delhi.
- Transgender individuals are also eligible for this smart card.
- You can use this smart card in Delhi DTC and cluster buses.
- This smart card works on the national common mobility card framework (NCMC).
- On this smart card, your name and photograph will be displayed, helping to easily identify the card owner.
- This card also offers you a recharge and a top-up facility, so you can use this card in the metro or other transport modes.
- But this Saheli smart card, you have to register on the DTC official website.
- After completing the KYC process, you can get a pink Saheli Smart Card through the Bank.
- There is no need to take pink tickets again and again for free travel.
- Just the free travel pink Saheli smart card is applicable only in the Delhi DTC and cluster process.
Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent residents of Delhi are eligible to apply for this smart card.
- The age of the applicant should be 12 years or more than.
- Only women and transgender individuals are eligible to register for this smart card.
- There is no restriction on income. Every income group is eligible for the scheme.
Documents Required
- ID proof (Aadhar card/Pan card)
- PAN Card
- Delhi Residence proof
- Passport-sized photograph
- Age Prof
Pink Saheli Smart Card For Metro Apply Online
If you want to apply for the Pink Saheli Smart Card for the metro or DTC and cluster buses, then the process is the same for every transport mode. You have to follow the process:
- Firstly have to visit the official website of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC):- dtc.delhi.gov.in.
- Then go to the new registration section and register with your details.
- At the time a registration, enter your mobile number, Aadhar number, name, birth and address.
- Now upload all your documents like your Aadhar copy, passport-size photograph, etc.
- When you click on the sign-up button then you will get an OTP on your registered mobile number.
- After the OTP verification, your registration process is completed.
How to apply for the Pink Saheli smart card On DTC Portal?
Now the E verification process is required. For E verification, you have to do it on the DTC website. The system also verifies all your details automatically with your Aadhar and PAN details. If the verification or eKYC process is not completed, then you have to visit your bank branch for manual KYC.
If your process is e-KYC process is completed, then we didn’t few days, you can receive your pink Saheli smart card from the Bank.
How To Track your card status
- You can track your card status through the DTC portal using your application ID.
- You can also collect your physical card from your bank branch. You can also add the home delivery option with very nominal charges.
How to activate the pink smart card?
- The activation process is very simple. For the first time, you have to tap your card on the bus Gate at Metro AFC.
- It will be automatically activated with zero initial balance.
- If you want to use this card in Metro, then you have to top up/recharge your card.
How to collect your Pink Saheli Smart Card?
You can collect your smart card from the various places, Like:
- DTC Depot
- DMRC Stations
- Banks
- Mobile Vans
Helpline Numbers
- In case of any questions and queries, you can call on DTC Helpline number: 011-23752841, 1800-180-8765.
- DMRC Helpline Number: 155370
FAQ
This card is only applicable in DTC and cluster buses. To use this card in the metro, you have to recharge or top up.
Girls, Women and Transgender individuals aged 12 and above are eligible for this card.
No. This card is only for Delhi residents.
Aadhar card, Pan card, Delhi residents’ Proof, Passport size photo and Bank Details for eKYC.