MLA and BDA Chairman NA Haris takes a ride during the launch of an auto driving training programme at MG Road on Saturday. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)
Bengaluru

Transgenders may get free autos after training

The initiative was launched by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) in collaboration with Consultants to Government and Industry (CGI).

Express News Service

BENGALURU: In a move aimed at empowering women and transgender persons, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) Chairman and Shantinagar MLA NA Haris on Saturday promised to discuss with the Greater Bengaluru Authority the possibility of providing free autos to those who successfully complete the certified auto-driving training.

He was speaking after inaugurating the ‘Free Auto-Driving Training Program for Women and Transgender Persons’ at the MG Road Metro Station Kala Kendra.

The initiative was launched by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) in collaboration with Consultants to Government and Industry (CGI).

Is Akhilesh Yadav adopting ‘soft Hindutva’ ahead of 2027 poll battle?

Visas a 'sovereign' matter, says MEA as Tharoor alleges 115 Bharat Summit speakers barred

Bessent blames Lutnick’s Commerce Department for delay in curbing Nvidia chip flow to China

Time to end cycle of political revenge in Dhaka

At least 26 killed as minibus collides head-on with container truck near Kaziranga National Park in Assam