Govt approves free bus travel for transgender passengers: CM
In a significant step towards inclusive and compassionate governance, the Rekha Gupta Government has approved the proposal to include transgender passengers in the free bus travel scheme on all routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the Transport Department.
With this decision, eligible transgender persons residing in Delhi will be able to avail free travel in DTC and cluster buses, on the same pattern as the existing free travel facility provided to women passengers in Delhi buses. Besides, the Delhi government has said that free travel for women in public transport buses through the pink ticket will continue for three months and urged them not to worry or rush for having ‘Pink Saheli’ cards. According to a statement issued from the chief minister’s office, the decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting on Monday.
After the cabinet decision, the chief minister said that her government remains committed to building a more inclusive, equitable and compassionate Delhi, where every citizen is able to access opportunities and public services with dignity. The decision aims to ensure that members of the transgender community can travel safely and conveniently across the city without financial barriers.
How Transgender Persons Will Get the Pink Card
New Delhi: Under the scheme, members of the transgender community will first need to obtain a transgender identity certificate from the District Magistrate. Once they receive this certificate, they can apply for the Pink Card at around 50 designated centres, including offices of District Magistrates, Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), and selected DTC centres.
The card will be issued on the basis of minimal documentation and will be linked to the beneficiary’s mobile number and Aadhaar.
