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Delhi Extends Free Bus Travel for Women with Pink Tickets
✍️ News18
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 12:17 PM
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The Delhi government has extended its free bus travel scheme for women, allowing them to use pink tickets on all city buses without charge.
The Delhi government has announced an extension of its free bus travel scheme for women, enabling them to use pink tickets on all city buses at no cost. The move follows the launch of the initiative, which aimed to improve women's mobility and safety in the capital. Under the new guidelines, women can now travel freely on all Delhi Metro and bus routes using their pink tickets, a change that is expected to increase the usage of public transport among female commuters.
The scheme, which was initially limited to certain routes and time periods, will now apply across the entire Delhi transport network. Officials say the extension is part of a broader effort to promote gender equality and reduce travel costs for women. The government has also pledged to monitor the program’s impact and make further adjustments as needed.
Commuters are advised to carry their pink tickets when traveling on Delhi Metro and bus services. The Delhi Transport Corporation will continue to enforce the policy, ensuring that only valid pink tickets are accepted for free rides. The extension is expected to benefit thousands of women daily, providing them with a convenient and cost‑effective travel option.
The scheme, which was initially limited to certain routes and time periods, will now apply across the entire Delhi transport network. Officials say the extension is part of a broader effort to promote gender equality and reduce travel costs for women. The government has also pledged to monitor the program’s impact and make further adjustments as needed.
Commuters are advised to carry their pink tickets when traveling on Delhi Metro and bus services. The Delhi Transport Corporation will continue to enforce the policy, ensuring that only valid pink tickets are accepted for free rides. The extension is expected to benefit thousands of women daily, providing them with a convenient and cost‑effective travel option.