Driven by and for women, the white and pink cars launched by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, would run on booking made by apps.
Handing over car keys to 10 women drivers of Pink Cabs, Banerjee said, "This move is aimed at encouraging women to be in the driver's seat."
Banerjee also promised to hike the subsidy under Gatodhara scheme from 1 lakh to 1.5lakh .
The Gatidhara under the transport department scheme enables youth to purchase small vehicle to earn living .
Altogether 36,000 youths have got subsidies under the Gatidhara scheme. She said 1000 Pink Cabs will hit the city roads in a short period.
Transport Minister Subendhu Adhikari present at the launch event said , "Cabs would provide a secure environment to passenger as they would feel comfortable to have a woman at the wheels."
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