India, Sept. 18 -- The Delhi Government has extended the pink ticket facility for women passengers in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses till September 30. The transport department had earlier directed that the 'Pink Saheli' smart card would be mandatory from September 18.

"The competent authority has now been pleased to accord approval for further extension of the existing arrangement for issuance of paper-based pink tickets up to September 30. Accordingly, during this extended period, eligible women passengers may continue to be issued paper-based pink tickets for availing the free bus travel facility in DTC and cluster buses," an official order issued on Thursday said.

During the extended period, eligible women passengers can co...