Lucknow, Aug 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission Chairperson Babita Singh Chauhan today instructed that the name and mobile number of the driver should be mentioned in every e-rickshaw in view of the incidents of molestation on e-rickshaws in the state.
On a visit to Barabanki during the day, the Women Commission Chairperson held a meeting with officers and directed Additional SP Vikas Chandra Tripathi to ensure the order was followed at all costs.
She said that the Chief Minister is also serious about this matter.
“Now every e-rickshaw will have to mention mobile number and name of the driver in their vehicle in the state,” she clarified, saying there have been several incidents of molestation of women in the state when they travel on these e-rickshaws.
She also assured to review the functioning of the women’s helpline 1090 and 181. She said strengthening the women’s desk in all police stations will be a priority so that women can register their complaints without fear.
Dr. Chauhan said the Commission is working with full commitment and no woman’s problem will be left unheard.
