- By Shibra Arshad
- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Building upon free bus services for Women, the Delhi government has extended the free travel services for transgender persons, making an effort towards inclusive and compassionate governance. The inclusion of transgender persons in the free bus scheme will be effective on all routes operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and buses run by the Transport Department.
With the move, transgender passengers will have access to free travel in DTC and cluster buses, similar to the existing free travel facility provided to women passengers in Delhi buses. The decision aims to provide a safe, convenient commute to transgender community without any financial burden.
Free bus services for trans people will follow the same implementation mechanism as the current free bus travel scheme for women passengers in Delhi.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reiterated 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.
Free Bus Services For Women In Delhi
Delhi introduced free bus travel services for women passengers in 2019, allowing women residents of the national capital to access free travel by DTC and cluster buses operated by the Transport Department. The UT government has now introduced the lifelong Pink Saheli Smart Card, replacing paper tickets for improved security. However, passengers will be able to use the traditional pink ticket for the next three months.