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Delhi Allocates 1,300 E-Autos For Women, Transgender Drivers
The Delhi government has cleared the distribution of 1,300 electric auto-rickshaws to women and transgender drivers across the capital. The allocation will be distributed proportionally across all 13 revenue districts, with provisions for both categories of applicants.
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Delhi's transport authorities have greenlit a significant initiative to distribute 1,300 e-autos to women and transgender drivers, marking an effort to expand economic opportunities and promote sustainable transport in the capital. The allocation will be spread uniformly across Delhi's 13 revenue districts, with each district receiving up to 90 e-autos designated for women drivers and 10 reserved for transgender persons.
The move aims to address employment gaps while aligning with the city's broader push towards electric mobility. E-autos have emerged as a popular last-mile connectivity option across Indian cities, and the scheme seeks to ensure women and transgender individuals have equitable access to this emerging livelihood opportunity.
Eligible applicants from each revenue district can now apply for the e-autos through the designated government channels. The scheme represents one of several initiatives undertaken by Delhi authorities to support marginalized communities in the transport and informal economy sectors.
The distribution mechanism ensures balanced access across the capital's geographic expanse while maintaining separate quotas to address the specific needs of women and transgender drivers. Officials have indicated that the implementation process will follow a structured timeline across all districts.