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Hyderabad: Electric taxis for women, by women
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Very soon in Telangana, few women entrepreneurs will manage electric taxis from metro stations.
Very soon in Telangana, few women entrepreneurs will manage electric taxis from metro stations.
To be owned by women for women, the electric vehicles will range between Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000.
Initially, the plan is to start the initiative with a few taxis and increase the number to 50 for which charging stations will be set up at designated places.
Lady Entrepreneurs’ Association will train the women in driving and guide them in getting institutional finance.
While the programme is in line with the plan of the state government to use electric vehicles for last mile connectivity, these vehicles focus will be on adhering to safety protocols.
The select women entrepreneurs will have to invest Rs 50 lakh for the electric vehicles.
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