India, May 20 -- More than 800,000 women in Delhi have been issued the Pink Saheli Smart Card that offers free bus travel and integrates with the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) introduced the card to streamline free ridership. Chief minister Rekha Gupta announced the milestone on Tuesday, saying the government will expand registrations through special camps in residential colonies and government offices.

"The Pink Saheli Smart Card is not merely a facility for free travel, but has emerged as a means of providing women with a dignified, secure and digitally empowered travel experience," Gupta said.

According to Delhi government data, 840,618 cards had been issued as of May 18. The c...