Maharashtra to Make National Common Mobility Card Mandatory for Women and Senior Citizens from Sept 1

The state has issued a notification directing all women and senior citizens to obtain an NCMC by 1 September to access public transport and other services. The card, issued by the National Payments Corporation of India, links to a unified digital wallet and provides benefits such as discounted fares and priority boarding. Officials say the move aims to streamline travel for vulnerable groups and improve data collection for transport planning. Those who fail to comply may face penalties and restrictions on using public transport until they register.