Women Face Delays in Obtaining Free Travel Cards in Delhi
Women claim long wait for pink cards; no snags in scheme, says Delhi Transport Minister
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Women in Delhi are experiencing significant delays in receiving the Pink National Common Mobility Card (PNCMC), a scheme launched by the government to provide free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation buses. Despite complaints, the Delhi Transport Minister claims there are no issues with the scheme.
- 01Women are facing long wait times to obtain the Pink National Common Mobility Card (PNCMC).
- 02The PNCMC allows women to travel for free on Delhi Transport Corporation buses.
- 03The scheme replaces the previous pink ticket system initiated by the Aam Aadmi Party government.
- 04Moumita Pal, a woman seeking the card, has missed work due to the delays.
- 05Delhi Transport Minister insists there are no snags in the implementation of the scheme.
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Women in Delhi are struggling to obtain the Pink National Common Mobility Card (PNCMC), designed to allow free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses. Moumita Pal, who has already missed two days of work due to the long queues at the Sarojini Nagar DTC depot, is among many facing difficulties in acquiring the card. The PNCMC was launched by President Droupadi Murmu in March 2026, replacing the previous pink ticket system established by the Aam Aadmi Party government. Despite the complaints from women about the delays, Delhi's Transport Minister has stated that there are no issues with the scheme's implementation.
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The delays in obtaining the PNCMC are affecting women's ability to commute freely, potentially impacting their employment and daily activities.
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