2 min readUpdated: Jul 10, 2026 02:21 PM ISTDTC will continue issuing pink tickets to eligible passengers till July 31.From August 1, women travelling on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses will have to mandatorily carry and tap a “Pink Saheli Smart Card” to continue availing the free bus travel scheme. The decision by the Rekha Gupta government comes as it has decided to phase out the existing paper-based pink tickets.According to a circular issued by the DTC, paper pink tickets will continue to be issued to eligible women passengers till July 31.However, from August 1, free travel will be available only to women who possess a valid Pink Saheli Smart Card (NCMC) and tap it while boarding DTC and Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS)-operated cluster buses.Passengers without the smart card will no longer be issued pink tickets after July 31 and will, instead, have to purchase regular tickets and pay the applicable fare, the circular read.How to apply Saheli Pink CardThe Saheli Pink Card website mentions: “The pink card delhi application process (offline) has started from 3 March 2026. As of now, there is no DTC Pink Card apply online option available — you can only get your card made at DC Offices, SDM Offices, or authorized DTC Centers across Delhi.”What happens to the tickets issued till July 31?While the issuing of Pink Paper tickets will stop after July 31, the ones already issued will remain valid until riders get their new DTC Saheli Smart Card. The validity will remain for 3 months.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Advertisement