Woman empowerment takes the central stage on the silver screen and on ground with women-centric film Gulaab Gang released a day before International Women’s day, while on the other hand, the pink auto drivers, who earlier faced criticism about their operations, are vowing to continue plying despite obstacles.
The women of pink autos who chose to venture in the male bastion society were on the verge of going off road due to lack of support from the male counterparts have now pulled up their socks to accomplish their dream.
Pink Auto Driver Association President Aarti Dehra thanking the media for their valuable contribution in placing the woes of female auto drivers said, “The idea of putting brakes on the pink autos is dropped down and the credit goes to media persons. It is their effort which forced the administration as well as diesel auto association members to address our grievance. Now we are receiving round the clock help from male auto drivers. Our eyes are now looking for increase the number of pink autos in near future.”
She further added that as many as six women are again seeking training. The plan is to increase the number within couple of months. “We are leaving no stone unturned in achieving the plan on stipulated time frame,” added Dehra.
As many as six women special autos are ferrying on the city roads. The women hailing from interiors areas of the state capital have been provided the training with the objective to draw them out from the acute financial crisis.
Pink auto driver Sunita Kumari said, “Now we don’t feel uncomfortable in commuting with passengers on the roads. The drivers who use to pass lewd comments are now extending their help in carrying out the services effectively and efficiently.”
Meanwhile, members of Vikas Bharti on the eve of International Women’s day acknowledged the contribution of these women in the society and felicitated them for bringing a positive change
in the society.