Minorities Finance Corporation kick-starts 2nd phase of driver empowerment

Nampally: Telangana State Minorities Finance Corporation (TSMFC) kick started the second round of 'Driver Empowerment Programme' and invited applications from the eligible drivers from Minority community.

Speaking to media persons at his office at Haj House in Nampally, the Corporation Chairman Syed Akbar Hussain said that the eligible drivers can avail of financial assistance for purchase of Maruti Swift Dzire Tour-S vehicle under 'Driver Empowerment Program' of ongoing scheme of the Corporation, in collaboration with Marathi Motors and Uber Cab service Provider and the participating Bank.

The programme also includes skill enhancement of the drivers through Maruti Driving School, assistance for placement through Uber and financial assistance for vehicle purchase through Minorities Finance Corporation, he added.

He said that the applicant must have the minimum qualification is 8th pass, but SSC pass/fail will be given preference for eligibility and the age limit of the applicant should be between 21 to 40 years.

whereas the applicant should have valid LMV Transport license issued by RTA and a Transport badge which is Optional. The applicant should be interested to work with Uber in Hyderabad. The applicant household annual income should be less than Rs 1,5 lakh (Rural) and Rs 2 lakh (urban), Akbar Hussain explained.

All the applicants should apply online through Online Beneficiary Management and Monitoring System (IOBMMS) web portal http://tsobmms.cgg.gov.in starting from November 3 to November 15. The last date of closing of online registrations is November 15, and offline applicants will not be accepted.

Under this empowerment programme, the applicant will undergo a certification course that includes session on road safety, vehicle maintenance, driver etiquette and using technology for better customer experience.

It provides financial assistance to select applicants for vehicle purchase and help them become independent Driver Cum Owner. It is also providing the applicants with an assured livelihood opportunity by signing them up with the technology platform, Uber as a Driver partner.