woman auto driver

Watch this video to learn how Raji Ashok, or Auto Akka, an autorickshaw driver from Chennai, has been safely ferrying and advocating for women to travel safely at night.

"Whether it is the middle of the night or an insufferably hot afternoon, I never refuse a ride to a woman. Even after my 8-9 hour shift has ended," says the 48-year-old Raji who has been driving an auto for 20 years now!

This Mother’s Day, we salute this amazing woman and every mother across the country whose struggles and sacrifices have made us who we are.

Varsha Mudgal was on her way to office in Navi Mumbai when she came across a woman driving an auto rickshaw. She was tough, determined and unaffected by people's reaction to her job. This is her story.

Yellama ia a 22-year old single mother who drives an auto rickshaw in Bangalore. But that's not all — she is also preparing for her IAS exams. Meet this inspiring young woman.