While equal pay at work, barring entry from a temple on the basis of gender still make it to the Prime Time news in this century, cabs in Indore operated by women drivers, are a progressive step towards equality for it is one such initiative that points in the same direction as the newly launched cab service is entirely run by women. For those of you who are looking for a ride from the airport, Sakha is a good option.
Since the mindset of people in Indore is evolving, women have come to form their own cab operation. The company, under the name Sakha, is being run by entirely women and that is indeed a step in the right direction for Indore’s diversifying business landscape.
At its core, Sakha is a service that aims to help all those in need of a ride. As of now, you can catch a ride with Sakha from Devi Ahilyabai International Station. With a total of three cars in their fleet as of now, they are expecting to bring about a change in habits and mindsets. They are also planning to introduce 12 new cars, bringing the total to 15.
Women who are employed in the cab service have all been trained in their respective fields. The operational team has been trained in all things managerial, whereas the drivers have been given the experience of vehicle mechanics and all traffic rules.
If you want to avail of a ride from these guys, then all you have to do is pay a visit to their kiosk at the airport and you will be taken home. If you happen to be within the city, you can also call at their number to know about exact pickup points as well as fares.
For those of you who are looking for a ride from the airport, Sakha is a good option. They offer reasonably priced rides which are a whole lot more convenient than booking a cab through an app-based platform. Surely this is something that will bring about a change in businesses around the city.
Read about Madhya Pradesh’s one great initiative, which was an example for other states as well, here