From 100 to 2,000: Women take the driver’s seat in Bengaluru’s autorickshaws

3 months ago 1
ARTICLE AD BOX
Several women drivers accidental    they proceed  to look   absorption    from immoderate   antheral  car  drivers who presumption    them arsenic  competitors.

Several women drivers accidental they proceed to look absorption from immoderate antheral car drivers who presumption them arsenic competitors. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN

When Mumtaz Afreen pulls up successful her bluish electrical car for a pick-up, she says the archetypal absorption is almost always one of surprise. “There’s a tiny daze astatine first. But astir passengers, particularly women, are very happy. They commencement conversations and inquire maine however I learnt riding and what it feels similar to beryllium connected the road,” she said. 

Ms. Afreen, who has been riding for the past six months, is among 2,000 women autorickshaw drivers present moving crossed Bengaluru.

Published - February 13, 2026 11:18 p.m. IST

Read Entire Article