Women Auto Drivers Pledge Free Rides For Needy On Rajyotsava

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Around 35 women auto-rickshaw drivers in Mysuru celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava by holding a procession and pledging free rides for visually impaired children, pregnant women, and economically disadvantaged senior citizens. Operating under the banner ‘Auto Sakhiyaru’, the drivers aimed to spread awareness about women's empowerment and their growing role in the transport sector. The initiative, led by master trainers Lakshmi and Manasa, also included announcements of free driving training for women interested in the profession. This event highlighted women challenging gender norms and using their work to serve the community.