Naina

I was overjoyed when I received my first salary. More than the money, it symbolised my hard work and newfound independence.

Hi, I’m Naina, your driver today. I live in Bhalaswa in Delhi with my 5 siblings and parents. My mother is engaged in patient care and my father is a confectioner. I always had a desire to learn driving. When I was in my training with Azad, I would finish up all household chores to be able to make it in time for my classes. After learning to drive, I was thrilled to clear my driving license test in the first attempt. In my journey to become a driver at Sakha, I have acquired valuable life skills such as self-defence, professional communication, and the ability to face challenging situations on the road like changing flat tires. These skills have given me the confidence and ability to navigate public spaces safely without any fear or anxiety. I have achieved many milestones in my journey as a professional driver. I successfully negotiated with my family members to share household chores equally, thus easing my burden. I have conquered my fear of stepping out alone. When I went for night duty for the first time, I was terrified and started crying. Now, I go to distant places and take on night shifts as well. I am no longer scared of being on the road. This journey has brought me closer to realizing my ambitions. I had always wanted to ride a bike and bought one for myself recently with my own earnings.