After the recent introduction of Veerangana Express in Gwalior, Tata Motors has partnered with Aptech Infrabuild Pvt ltd and M/s Sanghi Brothers (I) Pvt ltd, to provide yet another exclusive transport service for women in Bhopal — the Shakti Vahini service — a comfortable, convenient and safe cab service for women.
This cab service will use Tata Motors’ most acclaimed last mile passenger transport solution — the Tata Magic IRIS, a stylish, safe and comfortable alternative for commuters who depend on three-wheelers and other modes of transport.
Shakti Vahini, has been launched by Member of Parliament Alok Sanjar and Bhopal MlA Vishwas Sarang. Sanghi Brothers (I) Pvt Bhopal, the Authorised Dealer partners of Tata Motors and Aptech Infrabuild Pvt ltd, have imparted driver training (including women) for 45 days. The response to the 45-day awareness campaign was overwhelming.
To begin with, a total of 20 diesel-powered Tata Magic IRIS, registered under Taxi segment, have been funded by Tata Motor Finance ltd, for the Shakti Vahini service. Out of which, Ten have already been delivered and remaining will be delivered shortly.
Sudesh Pawar, CMD, Aptech Infrabuild Pvt ltd, Bhopal said “The response received from the women passengers during the awareness campaign for having exclusive transport facility motivated us to start the services. These services will also help women passengers to save commuting time on daily basis.”
K Sanjeeva Rao, Regional Sales Manager, SCV- Passenger, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors said, “Further to the launch of Veerangana Express in Gwalior, we are delighted to introduce Shakti Vahini, a unique customer focused service with one of our best solutions in last mile public transport- Tata Magic IRIS in
partnership with AptechInfrabuild and M/s Sanghi Brothers. We are confident that Shakti Vahini will not only provide a safe, comfortable and convenient commuting option for women but will make women commuting safer in comparison to other vehicles in auto-rickshaw category.”