Hi there, I’m Aarti, your chauffeur. I have been driving Sakha Cabs for 4 years, navigating both the city streets and life’s twists and turns. In a society where women are usually confined to the passenger seat, my choice to drive professionally is a statement – it’s about breaking free from norms to empower myself and become independent. Apart from driving safely, I am also skilled in handling car technicalities, handling all customer needs efficiently and more. Currently, I am working as a bus driver with a reputed school. Taking control of the wheel means more than just steering the cab – its about steering my own life. I have faced doubts and hesitations, but I’ve managed to overcome the same and defy the norms that confine women indoors after dark. I can now work confidently through the day and also the night. My dream is to build my own house and help in building a community that does not discriminate on the basis of gender. I hope that my experience inspires other women, helping them to break through the barriers and lead a life of equality and dignity. I live in Khadar with my family. My eldest sister was the first to take on work as a driver with Sakha. She is now a trainer, teaching other women to drive with Azad. In January, she will be traveling to Hungary to train and work as a trailer driver. She has been an inspiration for all four of us who are now standing strong and independent. I am also hoping to follow her suit and go to work as a trailer driver in Europe.