Thamizhachi gives away EVs to women

Thamizhachi Thangapandian, South Chennai MP,

distributed electric vehicles (EVs) to women drivers as

part of the expansion of Pink Mobility initiative in the

City last week.

It was launched by Rapido exclusively for women

passengers. She lauded the organization for expanding

the bike captain team to 2,000 this year. Usha Rani, a

bike caption from Perambur, said the initiative helps her

make a decent living.

Vivek Krishna, Chief Financial Officer of Rapido, said the

platform provides two wheelers autorickshaw and cabs.

The platform has also more than 25 safety features and is

planning to hire two lakh pink bike captains in Chennai.