Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Dismisses Rumours On Pink Card, Assures Free Bus Travel For Women

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has addressed concerns regarding the functioning of the 'Pink Card' scheme for women, calling rumours about its failure "completely false." She reassured women in the capital that the card is working properly and continues to provide free travel on buses without any issues.

CM Rejects Claims of Pink Card Malfunction

In a message directed to women in Delhi, the Chief Minister said that misinformation is being spread about the Pink Card not working during bus transfers.

She clarified that the card functions smoothly even when passengers change buses within minutes. Whether the gap is 5, 10, or 20 minutes, the system allows seamless travel without any extra charges.

She urged women to check it themselves instead of believing false claims.

How the Pink Card System Works

The Pink Card is part of Delhi's initiative to provide free bus travel to women. Passengers can tap the card while boarding a bus, and the journey is digitally recorded.

If a commuter switches buses, the same card can be used again without paying any fare. The system ensures that every trip is tracked properly.

Ensuring Transparency and Ending Leakages

The Chief Minister highlighted that one of the biggest advantages of the Pink Card is transparency.
According to her:

• Around 45 lakh (4.5 million) bus trips are made daily in Delhi
• Nearly 20 lakh (2 million) of these trips are made by women
• Earlier, there was no proper system to track the exact number of trips

She claimed that in the past, there was a possibility of inflated numbers being reported, leading to financial leakages.

With the Pink Card system:

• Every journey is recorded digitally
• Payments are made based on actual usage
• The chances of corruption or misuse are reduced

Allegations of Political Misinformation

Rekha Gupta also suggested that the rumours are part of a political campaign. She said that those who benefitted from earlier loopholes are now unhappy because the new system prevents misuse of funds.

According to her, the spread of misinformation is an attempt to create confusion among the public.

Easy Access to Pink Cards

The Chief Minister assured that Pink Cards are being issued smoothly and will continue to be available for the next three months.

She advised women not to panic or rush, saying:

• There is no need to stand in long queues
• Cards can be made at a convenient time
• The service remains completely free

Free Travel Continues Without Limits

Rekha Gupta reiterated that women can travel as many times as they want in a day using the Pink Card without paying any fare.

She emphasised that:

• There are no hidden charges
• The benefit applies across bus transfers
• The scheme is designed to support women commuters

Government Reassures Women Commuters

Ending her message, the Chief Minister reaffirmed her support for women in Delhi. She said the government remains committed to ensuring safe, affordable, and transparent public transport for women.

The clarification aims to build trust among commuters and counter rumours as the Pink Card scheme continues to be rolled out across the city.