Hyderabad, June 7 -- In a significant step towards women's empowerment and economic independence, the Telangana Women Safety Wing today launched "STHREE RIDE", an initiative aimed at creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women in the transportation and mobility sector.
Officials said the programme seeks to strengthen women's safety, empowerment and financial independence by enabling them to take up professional driving careers and access dignified employment opportunities.
As part of the first phase, specialised training was provided to 50 women bike riders, four women auto-rickshaw drivers and one woman cab driver.
The initiative is designed to encourage greater participation of women in public and private transportation ser...