<h1>Delhi launches digital smart cards for free bus travel for women and transgender residents replacing paper tickets</h1> Delhi government launched a digital smart card system for free bus travel for women and transgender residents aged 12 and above. The personalized cards, issued under the National Common Mobility Card framework, replace the previous paper-based pink ticket system. Applicants must be Delhi residents, register online through the transport portal, complete bank verification, and provide required documents including identity and address proof. Banks may charge nominal fees for card issuance. The cards work exclusively on government and cluster buses for free travel, though they can be topped up for other transit systems. The transport corporation operates over 3,000 buses across multiple depots.