Telangana to introduce She taxis in Hyderabad

'She taxis' are all set to roll out in Hyderabad City from August 15 with 12 'She taxis' being introduced in the first phase and another 50 later.

Plans were to introduce 100 'She taxis' but due to the scarcity of women drivers, the launch will be made with at least 50 taxis, said Telangana Minister for Transport Mahender Reddy.

18 women drivers were given training by the Transport Ministry last year of which 12 will be given cars who were trained in the first phase. As per the needs and timings of the software women employees in the IT zones, the 'She taxis' will be made available.

Rs 36 lakh has been allotted for these 'She taxis' by the Telangana Government and for the easy identification, Maruti Desire VDI cars have been selected that will come out in white and pink colours.