Safe Mobility Program?: Read How Yogi Govt’s Initiative To Train And Support Women E-rickshaw Drivers
In a strong push to make travel safer for women, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has rolled out a new initiative focused on safer rides for women through its ‘Safe Mobility Program’. The idea is simple but impactful: women themselves are being trained and supported to drive e-rickshaws, so that girls and working women can travel without fear and with dignity. The program is already showing real results on the ground. So far, 119 women across five districts have received e-rickshaws and started earning as independent drivers. Along with this, 629 women have been trained to operate these vehicles, and 244 have successfully obtained their driving licenses. Many of these women are now earning over ₹3 lakh annually, becoming a strong financial support for their families.
Read more at: https://www.opindia.com/news-updates/safe-mobility-program-yogi-government-uttar-pradesh-e-rickshaw-drivers-details/
- 6 Apr 2026
- WerIndia
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