New Delhi, July 8 -- The Delhi Government is set to roll out the 'Saheli Smart Card' for women and transgenders in Delhi. The scheme is expected to be rolled out by August 15.

Women and transgender persons residing in Delhi aged 12 and above will be able to travel free of cost on DTC and cluster buses.

The digital 'Saheli Smart Card' will be issued under the NCMC (National Common Mobility Card) framework. It will replace the existing pink tickets and will require activation through the AFCS (Automatic Fare Collection System), told a senior official.

He further added, "EOI in papers for empanelment of banks for this purpose has been issued and hopefully it will be rolled out by 15th August."

Under this scheme, registration of women and...