Delhi govt to introduce travel cards for women; allocates Rs 12,952 cr for transport sector

New Delhi: The Delhi government will introduce travel cards for women to avail free bus rides, replacing the existing pink ticket system to curb corruption, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday.

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Presenting the 2025-26 Budget, Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced that Rs 12,952 crore has been earmarked for the transport sector to improve public transportation and urban mobility in the capital.

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To ensure a smoother, corruption-free experience for women using free bus services, Gupta said a new digital travel card will replace the existing pink tickets.

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