BENGALURU: Cab services and products driven by way of women folk for feminine passengers were flagged off on the Kempegowda International Airport right here on Monday.
"The women drivers will be fluent in multiple languages, well versed with local areas and trained in self-defence tactics to strengthen the safety and security of women passengers," the airport stated in a remark.
The tech hub's airport is situated in Devanahalli, about 40 km from the city centre.
The women-run taxi service was began by way of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corp (KSTDC) and the airport running authority Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL).
The cabs will likely be provided with security measures, equivalent to GPRS monitoring and an SOS switch in case of any emergency.
"The initiative, which has been started on an experimental basis, will commence with 10 cars and gradually increase based on demand and passenger feedback," the remark stated.
Solo feminine travellers or crew of women can avail the cab services and products.
The pink cab service will likely be useful 24 hours and priced at Rs 21.50 in keeping with km throughout the day and Rs 23.50 in keeping with km at evening.
"The service has been implemented with an objective to provide a safe and secure mode of transport for women travellers from the airport, while also creating opportunities for women drivers to be self-employed," KSTDC Managing Director Kumar Pushkar stated in a remark.
"The initiative is an effort to contribute to the socio-economic development of women from villages around the airport by recruiting women drivers from the vicinity," BIAL stated.
"The women drivers will be fluent in multiple languages, well versed with local areas and trained in self-defence tactics to strengthen the safety and security of women passengers," the airport stated in a remark.
The tech hub's airport is situated in Devanahalli, about 40 km from the city centre.
The women-run taxi service was began by way of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corp (KSTDC) and the airport running authority Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL).
The cabs will likely be provided with security measures, equivalent to GPRS monitoring and an SOS switch in case of any emergency.
"The initiative, which has been started on an experimental basis, will commence with 10 cars and gradually increase based on demand and passenger feedback," the remark stated.
Solo feminine travellers or crew of women can avail the cab services and products.
The pink cab service will likely be useful 24 hours and priced at Rs 21.50 in keeping with km throughout the day and Rs 23.50 in keeping with km at evening.
"The service has been implemented with an objective to provide a safe and secure mode of transport for women travellers from the airport, while also creating opportunities for women drivers to be self-employed," KSTDC Managing Director Kumar Pushkar stated in a remark.
"The initiative is an effort to contribute to the socio-economic development of women from villages around the airport by recruiting women drivers from the vicinity," BIAL stated.
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