New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has extended the existing system of issuing paper-based pink tickets for free bus travel to eligible women passengers until September 17, 2026, giving passengers additional time to obtain the Pink Saheli Smart Card.

According to a DTC circular issued on August 31, this will be the last extension, and no further extension will be granted. Eligible women can continue to avail free travel through paper-based pink tickets in DTC and Department of Transport (Cluster) buses until September 17.

From September 18, 2026, possession of a valid Pink Saheli Smart Card, also known as the Pink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), will become mandatory for availing the free bus travel facili...