1 min readNew DelhiMar 16, 2026 10:41 PM ISTOver one lakh Pink Saheli cards have been issued since the launch of the scheme earlier this month. (File Photo)The Delhi Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal to extend the benefit of the government’s scheme related to free bus travel to members of the transgender community. This will apply to Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and the Transport department’s cluster bus network.Over one lakh Pink Saheli cards have been issued since the launch of the scheme earlier this month.To avail the benefit, applicants have to be residents of Delhi and possess a Certificate of Identity issued by the District Magistrate under Sections 5 and 6 of the Transgender Persons Protection of Rights Act 2019.Beneficiaries will be issued Pink Saheli cards through designated centres, including offices of District Magistrates, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and certain DTC centres.“This initiative will help in the inclusion of the transgender community in the mainstream in a stronger way,” the Chief Minister said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Delhi newsAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Live BlogDubai, Abu Dhabi News Live Updates: On the 17th day, as conflict deepens in West Asia, the death toll in the UAE is at seven7 minutes agoIran War News Live Updates: US has hit 7,000 targets, Tehran has been obliterated, says Trump34 minutes agoOscars 2026 Winners LIVE Updates: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture; Priyanka Chopra nods as co-presenter Javier Bardem demands ‘Free Palestine’1 hour agoBihar, Rajasthan Board Result 2026 Date Live Updates: BSEB 12th result date, RBSE 10th scorecards expected soon4 hours agoIndia LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage News Live Updates: Now, police protection for LPG cylinders5 hours ago