{"id":2787,"date":"2026-06-29T14:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/?p=2787"},"modified":"2026-07-06T00:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T18:39:25","slug":"shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Shakti Scheme Free Bus Travel Karnataka: How to Apply for Shakti Smart Card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Shakti Scheme<\/strong> gives <strong>free bus travel to all women and transgender persons<\/strong> in Karnataka on state-run buses (KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC). Right now, you can travel free by simply <strong>showing your Aadhaar card<\/strong> (with a Karnataka address) to the conductor to get a <strong>zero-value ticket; no card<\/strong> is needed yet. The government has approved a new <strong>Shakti Smart Card<\/strong> (an NCMC card with metro access) that is rolling out in phases through <strong>mid-2026<\/strong>. When it is available in your area, you can <strong>apply online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/seva-sindhu-portal-login-status-check-registration-track-download-guide\/\">Seva Sindhu portal<\/a><\/strong> or <strong>offline at any bus depot<\/strong> with your Aadhaar and a photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#What_is_the_Shakti_Scheme_in_Karnataka\" >What is the Shakti Scheme in Karnataka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#What_is_the_Shakti_Smart_Card\" >What is the Shakti Smart Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Shakti_Scheme_Overview_Table_2026\" >Shakti Scheme Overview Table 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Shakti_Smart_Card_2026_Latest_Update\" >Shakti Smart Card 2026 Latest Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Shakti_Smart_Card_Eligibility_2026_Who_Can_Apply\" >Shakti Smart Card Eligibility 2026 (Who Can Apply?)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Who_is_Not_Eligible_for_the_Shakti_Scheme\" >Who is Not Eligible for the Shakti Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Documents_Required_for_Shakti_Smart_Card\" >Documents Required for Shakti Smart Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#How_to_Apply_for_Shakti_Smart_Card_Online_Seva_Sindhu_Portal\" >How to Apply for Shakti Smart Card Online (Seva Sindhu Portal)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#How_to_Apply_for_Shakti_Smart_Card_Offline_Bus_Depot\" >How to Apply for Shakti Smart Card Offline (Bus Depot)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#How_to_Travel_Free_Without_a_Shakti_Smart_Card_Aadhaar_Method\" >How to Travel Free Without a Shakti Smart Card (Aadhaar Method)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Which_Buses_Are_Free_Under_the_Shakti_Scheme\" >Which Buses Are Free Under the Shakti Scheme?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Shakti_Scheme_Benefits_2026_Why_It_Matters\" >Shakti Scheme Benefits 2026: Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#New_2026_Rule_Your_Name_Must_Be_in_the_Voter_List\" >New 2026 Rule: Your Name Must Be in the Voter List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#How_to_Check_Shakti_Smart_Card_Application_Status\" >How to Check Shakti Smart Card Application Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Common_Shakti_Smart_Card_Problems_and_Solutions\" >Common Shakti Smart Card Problems and Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Shakti_Scheme_Helpline_Number\" >Shakti Scheme Helpline Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/shakti-scheme-free-bus-travel-karnataka-how-to-apply-for-shakti-smart-card\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Shakti_Scheme_in_Karnataka\"><\/span><strong>What is the Shakti Scheme in Karnataka?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shakti Scheme, also known as the Shakti Yojana, is a welfare scheme launched by the Karnataka Government. Under this scheme, eligible women can travel free of cost on selected state-run buses across Karnataka.&nbsp; It is one of the <strong>five guarantee schemes<\/strong> of the state and was <strong>launched on 11 June 2023<\/strong> by the Chief Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this scheme, women, girl students, and transgender persons can travel <strong>free of cost<\/strong> in buses run by the four state transport corporations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KSRTC<\/strong> (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BMTC<\/strong> (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NWKRTC<\/strong> (North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KKRTC<\/strong> (Kalyana Karnataka Road Transport Corporation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme has become hugely popular. By around mid-2026, women had taken <strong>over 760 crore free bus journeys<\/strong>, saving thousands of crores in travel costs. The aim is simple to help women travel freely for <strong>work, education, healthcare, and daily needs<\/strong>, and to make them more independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Shakti_Smart_Card\"><\/span><strong>What is the Shakti Smart Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Shakti Smart Card<\/strong> is a special travel card for women under the Shakti Scheme. It works like a <strong>tap-and-go card<\/strong> instead of showing your Aadhaar and getting a printed ticket every time, the conductor simply <strong>swipes the card on the ticket machine (ETM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new Shakti Smart Card is based on the <strong>NCMC (National Common Mobility Card)<\/strong> system. This means it is designed to work not just on buses but also with <strong>Namma Metro<\/strong> in the future, giving women smooth access across different transport services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Scheme_Overview_Table_2026\"><\/span><strong>Shakti Scheme Overview Table 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a table that answers the most common questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(255,245,203) 0%,rgb(182,227,212) 100%,rgb(51,167,181) 100%)\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scheme Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Shakti Scheme (Shakti Yojana)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>State<\/strong><\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Launched On<\/strong><\/td><td>11 June 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Benefit<\/strong><\/td><td>Free bus travel for women on state-run buses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Covered Corporations<\/strong><\/td><td>KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, KKRTC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Who Is Eligible<\/strong><\/td><td>Women &amp; transgender persons with Karnataka domicile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Current Travel Proof<\/strong><\/td><td>Aadhaar card (zero-value ticket)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Smart Card<\/strong><\/td><td>NCMC-based Shakti Smart Card (metro-ready)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Smart Card Rollout<\/strong><\/td><td>Phased, expected through mid-2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Apply (Smart Card)<\/strong><\/td><td>Online via Seva Sindhu \/ Offline at bus depot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Helpline Number<\/strong><\/td><td>1902 \/ 1800-425-9339<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Smart_Card_2026_Latest_Update\"><\/span><strong>Shakti Smart Card 2026 Latest Update<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>February 2026, the Karnataka Cabinet approved a new NCMC-based Shakti Smart Card<\/strong> system with <strong>Namma Metro integration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key points about the new card:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The card will replace the current Aadhaar-checking system \u2014 conductors will swipe the card on ETM machines instead of manually verifying Aadhaar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be issued through both online and offline modes (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/seva-sindhu-portal-login-status-check-registration-track-download-guide\/\">Seva Sindhu portal<\/a><\/strong> and citizen service \/ depot counters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rollout is happening in p<strong>hases<\/strong> and is expected across the state by <strong>mid-2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All four transport corporations now have the <strong>digital machinery<\/strong> required for the card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until the smart card reaches your area, you do <strong>not<\/strong> need to wait. You can keep travelling free by showing your <strong>Aadhaar card<\/strong> to the conductor. The smart card is only an upgrade for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Smart_Card_Eligibility_2026_Who_Can_Apply\"><\/span><strong>Shakti Smart Card Eligibility 2026 (Who Can Apply?)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are eligible if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are a woman or a transgender person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are a resident (domicile) of Karnataka your Aadhaar must show a Karnataka address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Girls aged 6 years and above can also travel free. Younger minor girls can travel using a guardian&#8217;s Aadhaar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no income limit, no age limit, and no caste restriction. Any woman with a Karnataka address can benefit, whether she is a student, a working woman, a homemaker, or a senior citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Not_Eligible_for_the_Shakti_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Who is Not Eligible for the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to know who cannot use this scheme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Men are not eligible ; this includes male senior citizens and male students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women without a Karnataka address on their Aadhaar are not eligible. (If you recently moved to Karnataka, update your Aadhaar address first.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free travel is only within Karnataka \u2014 you cannot travel free to other states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the scheme is meant strictly for women and transgender persons who are residents of Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Shakti_Smart_Card\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for Shakti Smart Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you apply, keep these documents ready.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aadhaar Card with a Karnataka address (mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent passport-size photograph (white background, clear face)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP verification)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/karnataka-ration-card-status-check-how-to-download-a-ration-card-online\/\"><strong>Ration Card<\/strong><\/a> (optional \u2014 for extra address proof)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing bus pass, if any (only if you are switching to the smart card)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your <strong>name and address match<\/strong> on your Aadhaar and your application. If your Aadhaar shows another state&#8217;s address, get it updated to a Karnataka address before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Shakti_Smart_Card_Online_Seva_Sindhu_Portal\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for Shakti Smart Card Online (Seva Sindhu Portal)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the smart card option is active in your area, this is the easiest way to apply. Follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the official <strong>Seva Sindhu portal<\/strong> (<a href=\"http:\/\/sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in\"><em>sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> <strong>Register<\/strong> as a new user or <strong>log in<\/strong> using your mobile number and OTP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Search for <strong>&#8220;Apply for Shakti Smart Card&#8221;<\/strong> (you can also try searching &#8220;Shakti&#8221; or &#8220;Free bus&#8221; or &#8220;Women bus pass&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Open the application form and <strong>fill in your personal details<\/strong> carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> <strong>Upload the required documents<\/strong> your Aadhaar card and passport-size photo, if prompted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Check all details and click <strong>Submit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> <strong>Note down your application\/reference number<\/strong> to track your status later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Collect your card from the <strong>designated depot<\/strong> once it is ready.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_Shakti_Smart_Card_Offline_Bus_Depot\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for Shakti Smart Card Offline (Bus Depot)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the online option is not available in your district yet, or you prefer in-person help, you can apply offline. This is often the fastest way because the card can sometimes be issued quickly. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit your <strong>nearest bus depot<\/strong> (for example, BMTC depots in Bengaluru like Shantinagar, Jayanagar, Yeshwanthpur, or Kengeri).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Shakti counter<\/strong> and ask for the Shakti Smart Card application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry your <strong>Aadhaar card (with Karnataka address)<\/strong> and a <strong>passport-size photo<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the form and submit it with your documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The card may be <strong>issued on the spot or within about 7 to 10 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until your card is ready, you can <strong>continue travelling free by showing your Aadhaar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Travel_Free_Without_a_Shakti_Smart_Card_Aadhaar_Method\"><\/span><strong>How to Travel Free Without a Shakti Smart Card (Aadhaar Method)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the method most women use right now, and it works immediately with <strong>no registration<\/strong>. Here is how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Board<\/strong> any eligible KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, or KKRTC bus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show your Aadhaar card<\/strong> (or any government photo ID with a Karnataka address) to the conductor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The conductor will issue you a <strong>zero-value ticket<\/strong> (a free ticket as travel proof).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No fare<\/strong> will be charged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no limit on the number of free journeys you can take. So even without the smart card, you can enjoy free travel today. The card simply makes it faster later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Buses_Are_Free_Under_the_Shakti_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>Which Buses Are Free Under the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shakti Scheme covers <strong>ordinary (non-AC) and express buses<\/strong>, which make up about <strong>94% of all bus schedules<\/strong> in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buses where travel is FREE for women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ordinary \/ city buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express (non-AC) buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Services of KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC (within Karnataka)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Buses where travel is NOT free (you must buy a ticket):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AC buses such as Airavat, Airavat Club Class, Ambari, Ambari Dream Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vajra and Vayu Vajra (AC) buses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rajahamsa, non-AC sleeper, AC sleeper, Fly Bus, EV Power Class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Scheme_Benefits_2026_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Shakti Scheme Benefits 2026: Why It Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shakti Scheme is more than just a free travel program. It provides several benefits that improve the daily lives of women. Here are the main advantages:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free, unlimited travel<\/strong> on non-AC and express state buses within Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big savings<\/strong> on daily transport costs for work, college, and other needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More independence<\/strong> for women to travel safely on their own.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better access<\/strong> to education, jobs, and healthcare, especially for rural women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>zero-value ticket<\/strong> as simple proof of free travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the new <strong>Shakti Smart Card<\/strong>, faster boarding and future <strong>metro access<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_2026_Rule_Your_Name_Must_Be_in_the_Voter_List\"><\/span><strong>New 2026 Rule: Your Name Must Be in the Voter List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is an important new rule for 2026 that every beneficiary should know. The Karnataka Government has <strong>linked guarantee scheme benefits, including Shakti, to the voter list (electoral roll)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that to keep getting free travel, your <strong>name should be present in the Karnataka electoral roll<\/strong>. With the ongoing <strong>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls<\/strong>, the government has asked beneficiaries to <strong>make sure their names are not removed<\/strong> during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the Karnataka voter list and confirm your name is there. If your name is missing or about to be removed, get it corrected so your free travel benefit continues without any problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Shakti_Smart_Card_Application_Status\"><\/span><strong>How to Check Shakti Smart Card Application Status<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you apply for the smart card, you can track it in these ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online:<\/strong> Log in to the <strong>Seva Sindhu portal<\/strong> and check your application status using your reference number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At the depot:<\/strong> Visit the <strong>Shakti counter<\/strong> at the bus depot where you applied and give your acknowledgement slip or reference number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpline:<\/strong> Call the <strong>KSRTC helpline (1800-425-5955)<\/strong> or <strong>BMTC helpline (1800-425-1663)<\/strong> for status updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your card is not ready yet, do not worry keep travelling free with your Aadhaar in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Shakti_Smart_Card_Problems_and_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>Common Shakti Smart Card Problems and Solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the common issues women face, with easy fixes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Mobile number already registered&#8221; error:<\/strong> Your number may already be linked to an account. Try logging in instead of registering again, or use the offline depot method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shakti option not found on the portal:<\/strong> Search for &#8220;Shakti&#8221;, &#8220;Free bus&#8221;, or &#8220;Women bus pass&#8221;. If it still does not appear, the online option for your district may not have launched yet \u2014 use the <strong>offline depot<\/strong> method.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aadhaar shows another state&#8217;s address:<\/strong> Update your Aadhaar to a <strong>Karnataka address<\/strong> first, then apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost or damaged card:<\/strong> Visit the nearest depot to apply for a <strong>duplicate card<\/strong>, and use your Aadhaar to travel until the new card arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conductor asks for fare:<\/strong> This is against the rules. Note the bus details and <strong>file a complaint<\/strong> on the helpline immediately. Transgender persons are also fully eligible and must not be denied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shakti_Scheme_Helpline_Number\"><\/span><strong>Shakti Scheme Helpline Number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you face any problem, you can contact the official helpline numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shakti Scheme \/ Guarantee Schemes Helpline:<\/strong> 1902<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Helpline:<\/strong> 1800-425-9339<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KSRTC Helpline:<\/strong> 1800-425-5955<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BMTC Helpline:<\/strong> 1800-425-1663<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also visit your nearest <strong>bus depot Shakti counter<\/strong> for in-person help with applications, status, or complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Shakti Scheme<\/strong> continues to be one of Karnataka&#8217;s most loved welfare schemes, giving free bus travel to women and transgender persons across the state. Right now, you can travel free simply by showing your Aadhaar card and getting a zero-value ticket \u2014 no card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new NCMC-based Shakti Smart Card, approved in 2026, will make travel even smoother, with tap-and-go boarding and future metro access, and is rolling out in phases through mid-2026. When it reaches your area, you can apply easily online through Seva Sindhu or offline at a bus depot with your Aadhaar and a photo. Just remember the new rule keep your name in the voter list and your free travel benefit will continue without any break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is the Shakti Scheme in Karnataka?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Shakti Scheme is a Karnataka Government scheme that gives free bus travel to all women and transgender residents of the state on KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC buses. Women get a zero-value ticket as proof of free travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Is the Shakti Smart Card compulsory to travel free?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Right now the smart card is not compulsory. You can travel free by simply showing your Aadhaar card (with a Karnataka address) to the conductor. The smart card is only an upgrade for faster boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. How can I apply for the Shakti Smart Card online?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the option is active, visit the Seva Sindhu portal (sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in), register or log in with your mobile number, search for &#8220;Shakti Smart Card&#8221;, fill the form, upload your Aadhaar and photo, submit, and note your reference number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. How can I apply for the Shakti Smart Card offline?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit your nearest bus depot, go to the Shakti counter, fill the application form, and submit it with your Aadhaar (Karnataka address) and a passport-size photo. The card may be issued on the spot or within about 7 to 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Who is eligible for the Shakti Scheme and Smart Card?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any woman or transgender person who is a resident of Karnataka (with a Karnataka address on Aadhaar) is eligible. There is no income limit, no age limit, and no <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whizseed.com\/blogs\/nadakacheri-caste-certificate-karnataka-get-income-caste-certificates-online\/\">caste<\/a><\/strong> restriction. Girls aged 6 and above can also travel free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Which buses are free under the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free travel applies to ordinary (non-AC) and express buses of KSRTC, BMTC, NWKRTC, and KKRTC within Karnataka. AC and premium buses like Airavat, Vajra, Vayu Vajra, and AC sleepers are NOT free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. What documents are needed for the Shakti Smart Card?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need your Aadhaar card with a Karnataka address (mandatory), a recent passport-size photo, and a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP. A ration card is optional for extra address proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Can I travel free outside Karnataka under the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The free travel benefit is valid only within Karnataka state limits on state-run buses. You cannot travel free to other states under this scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. Do men get free bus travel under the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Men, including male senior citizens and male students, are not eligible. The scheme is only for women and transgender persons who are residents of Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10. What is the new 2026 voter list rule for the Shakti Scheme?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 2026, guarantee scheme benefits including Shakti are linked to the voter list. 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