Delhi Introduces Women-Safe 'Made in India' Electric Taxi Service
Delhi launches 'Made in India' electric taxi service for women's safety
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Delhi has launched a new electric taxi service aimed at enhancing women's safety, featuring a fleet of 1,000 vehicles fully manufactured in India. The initiative, flagged off by Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, plans to expand to 10,000 vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region within a year.
- 01The electric taxi service is called Green SM and was inaugurated on Friday by Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
- 02The taxis feature three cameras for enhanced safety: one for the driver, one for the road, and one for the passenger.
- 03All taxis are manufactured in India, with production based in Tamil Nadu.
- 04The fleet will initially consist of 1,000 electric vehicles, with plans to grow to 10,000 within a year across Delhi-NCR.
- 05The initiative aims to promote clean mobility and support government efforts to reduce pollution in the region.
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Delhi has launched the 'Made in India' electric taxi service, Green SM, aimed at enhancing women's safety and promoting clean transportation. The initiative was inaugurated by Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. The service features 1,000 electric vehicles equipped with three cameras for added security—monitoring the driver, the road, and the passenger. All vehicles are manufactured in India, specifically from a plant in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the project's local production. Plans are in place to expand the fleet to 10,000 vehicles within a year across the Delhi-NCR region. This initiative is part of Delhi's efforts to bolster its clean mobility ecosystem and reduce pollution levels, aligning with broader environmental goals.
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The introduction of the electric taxi service is expected to improve women's safety in transportation and contribute to cleaner air in Delhi.
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