Women-run Taxi Services in India that you must know!

Like many industries, the cab aggregator sector is predominantly male-driven, with most drivers being men. However, this dynamic is gradually changing as several women-driven cab services have emerged across various Indian cities. This initiative promotes safer travel options, especially during late hours or in less-populated areas. Here's a look at a few of them!

Priyadarshini Taxi Services, Mumbai

This cab service in the financial capital focuses on the safety and comfort of women passengers. The service only hires women drivers to ensure safety while also paving the way for women's empowerment. The services are available 24 hours a day in the city and also offer special packages for senior citizens, along with daily pick-up and drop-off options.

Contact number: 91-2243333999

Sakha Cabs, Delhi NCR, Jaipur and Indore

Delhi is considered one of the most unsafe places for women. This cab service, Sakha Cabs, is fully operated by women. The service aims to prioritise the security and safety of women and families. Run by well-trained drivers, cabs can be booked in various options. This cab service is available in three cities: Delhi, Jaipur, and Indore.

Contact: 9999193004/ 9278708888

Go Pink Cabs, Bengaluru

Ensuring safety in Silicon Valley, Go Pink Cabs has been started to provide seamless services for women in Bengaluru. The cars are well-maintained and driven by experienced drivers. It offers door-to-door services and flexible payment options.

Contact number: 9740235556/9880847487

She-Taxi, Chennai

Launched with the motive of ensuring security during commutes, She-Taxi has been operating with women drivers for women passengers. These women entrepreneurs also manage the operations through the She-Taxi Federation, supported by a fleet operator.

Contact: 9515105101

Pink Cabs, Kolkata 

Pink Cabs is running across the city to provide safe services for women by women passengers and also children. There are many trained drivers working for the cab services.

Contact: 9740235556/9880847487

SheCabs, Hyderabad

Launched with the aim of ensuring security during commutes, She-Taxi operates with women drivers for women passengers. These women entrepreneurs also manage operations through the She-Taxi Federation, supported by a fleet operator.

Contact: 95151505101

She-Taxi, Kochi

The industrial capital of Kerala has a service named, She-Taxi to ensure the safety of women travelling alone in the city. However, you can also get these cabs in other cities in Kerala like Thiruvananthapuram, and Kozhikode.

Contact: 9656962225/9995511749

Pink Auto, Pune 

Why just cabs? Pune also has Pink Auto, which has garnered a lot of attention for the women auto drivers behind the wheel. It is also an affordable service provided to women. Women drivers who wish to apply for the scheme need to bear 10 percent of the vehicle cost, and they can be enrolled in the scheme by the state government.