In the year of our establishment, where there were almost no professional women chauffeurs in cities where we work, the Women With Wheels initiative has enabled now close to 850 women to become employable as a chauffeur by acquiring professional qualifications. Almost 400 women that participated in WOW are currently practicing as professional chauffeurs across the cities where we work.

Thanks to gaining remunerative employment with dignity, together with a sense of empowerment and strengthened agency, our women have transformed into self-sustaining individuals who take control of finances, with many investing into physical assets, education and healthcare – for themselves and their families. Each woman chauffeur has a bank account in her name, understands the use of an ATM and has invested in various saving instruments such as ‘recurring deposits’, life insurance policies, etc. Many were able to delay marriage, renegotiate relationships in their families and many found the strength to walk out of abusive relationships. Many have become change agents in their communities.

We have pioneered and successfully established the idea of women professional drivers in Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata and Indore

Stories of Change

Driving away from domestic violence – Mili

Mili’s story reads like an inspirational story, drawing strength when there was none, hoping against hope and emerging as a “Survivor”. Mili was married off when was just 14 years old to a family in a village in Uttar Pradesh.

Boundless Courage – Hema

There are some people that never give up no matter what the odds. Hema, a resident of Purani Kondli in east Delhi, is one of them. After having lost two brothers over a period of few days when she was in class VIII, she had to leave her studies to support her parents at home.

Embracing Change – Nima

The day Nima was born, her father also got a government job with Delhi Development Authority as a gardener. Hence, she was considered a lucky charm and brought up with lots of love and affection. Her father passed away when Nima was 2 years old.