New Delhi, July 8 -- Delhi government will be rolling out the 'Saheli Smart Card' for women and transgender people, allowing them to travel the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses for free of cost.

According to sources, the Saheli Smart Card scheme is expected to be rolled out on August 15, Independence Day.

The scheme is meant to replace the 'Pink Ticket' system which was launched by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government. Pink passes were given to the resident women of Delhi and bus operators were compensated according to the number of tickets sold.

"Women and transgender persons residing in Delhi aged 12 and above will be able to travel free of cost on DTC and Cluster buses," according to the source.

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