New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) The Delhi government will ensure every eligible woman can conveniently obtain the Pink Saheli smart card, Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said on Monday.
Earlier, the Delhi government directed that the Pink Saheli Smart Card would be mandatory for availing the free travel facility from September 30.
“There is no need for any woman to panic or worry about the Pink Saheli Smart Card. The cards are being made, and the process will continue until all eligible women in Delhi are covered. We are also organising several camps and providing facilitation at multiple locations,” Singh said.
According to the Minister, around 19 lakh cards have already been made. The transport department has also posted notices across its bus depots, telling drivers and conductors to check for women travellers’ smart cards; if they don’t have one, they will be charged a ticket.
“Our objective is to ensure a smooth transition without causing any inconvenience to our mothers and sisters,” Singh added. The transport department has set up an extensive network of 38 DTC Pink Pass Distribution Centres across Delhi, covering the South, North, East and West regions, to help women obtain their Pink Saheli Smart Cards.
Launched in March this year, the National Common Mobility Card-based card replaced the paper-based pink tickets earlier issued by the government after several extensions.
Women who have not yet registered will continue to have access to the registration and card issuance process, officials said. PTI SSM ASD
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