More women auto drivers needed for safer Bengaluru: MLA Suresh kumar

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MLA Suresh Kumar stressed the importance of increasing the number of women auto drivers in Bengaluru to promote safer travel for women. He was speaking at the launch of a new initiative aimed at empowering women through skill development.

B.PAC (Bangalore Political Action Committee), in collaboration with the Adarsha Auto Union, has launched a free auto driving training program exclusively for women in the Rajajinagar Assembly Constituency. The program is designed to provide livelihood opportunities and improve women’s participation in the public transport sector.

Inaugurating the initiative, Rajajinagar MLA Suresh Kumar said, “If more women take up auto driving, Bengaluru will become a safer city for everyone, especially for women. I am delighted to witness women stepping into this profession with confidence.” The launch event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries and members of B.PAC, including Ms. Mimi Parthasarathy, Ms. Anisha Bandary, Dr. Sampath C, Ms. Devika Raj, Mr. Raghavendra Poojari, and the training lead Ms. Prabhavathi.

They expressed their strong support for the initiative, emphasizing its potential to break gender barriers in the transportation sector. This program not only addresses safety concerns but also aims to challenge existing gender stereotypes, offering women both skill-building and economic independence.

By training more women as auto drivers, the initiative envisions a more inclusive and secure urban environment. B.PAC and Adarsha Auto Union have encouraged women from the constituency to apply and benefit from this opportunity, marking a progressive shift toward gender-inclusive mobility in the city.