New Delhi: After driving BMW auto rickshaws and native Telangana Vandara Saritha on Friday became the first woman to reach the roads of Delhi as a driver DTC.
30 years old, Saritha, who completed a training session for over 28 days, has been published in Sarojni Nagar deposit and will be put into service on time on the road in the central part of the city, an official of DTC said .
The Delhi government feels the move will inspire and encourage other women to choose driving as a career.
“This is very encouraging step and just beginning to explore more ways to involve women in new fields,” said Transport Minister Gopal Rai Delhi.
According to officials, the government had published newspaper advertisements inviting women who want candidates. In response, seven applications were received.
Of these, five candidates contesting were directed to a medical examination by the Medical Board DTC. Only Saritha was found medically fit, the DTC official said.
Then saritha was directed at the Training School DTC to provide job training four weeks as she is already having a driving license issued by HTV RTA-Nalgonda, he added.
Saritha has prompted early luxury sedan, while working as a private driver in south Delhi.
“I am youngest of five sisters and my family was facing financial crisis, so I started to work. I have also led auto rickshaw in Telangana, but for better job prospects Changed to Delhi and started driving cars. I used to drive BMW but always wanted a government job, “said Saritha.
Hoping to send the entire message to other women who can do any job a man can, Saritha says he wanted to drive a bus to shatter gender roles.
“There will be many challenges, but I am sure with my training and dedication will be able to deal with it. I feel more women should come out in open and choose driving as their profession,” said Saritha.
Venkadarath Saritha, a native of 30s Telangana district has become the first woman pilot to conduct DTC buses on the roads of Delhi.
“I am grateful to the DTC for giving me a chance. It’s a great opportunity for me. A government job is a big deal in my family,” said Saritha The Indian Express.
A government job really meant a lot to her. After the death of his father, Saritha, the youngest of five daughters in his family, began driving auto rickshaws and minibuses for a living.
“I started driving an auto-rickshaw in my mid-20s. It was in 2011 that first drove a bus, [and] it was more of a minibus in Hyderabad. It gave me the confidence to make a living with dignity,” said saritha.
Four years ago, the all-women run by Saja Cabs in New Delhi Azad Foundation learned. He was given the opportunity to improve their situation.
“I approached them and gave me training. At the base, even had to drive a BMW,” said Saritha.
Saritha has been appointed to the bus station Sarojini Nagar and will be made mainly day shifts.
According to officials of DTC, the government had published an ad in the paper filing of women drivers to drive buses DTC in Delhi. Among the five applicants women trying to get work, Saritha was the only one to clear all medical tests. Later he was trained for 28 days by the government.
“This is a very encouraging step and just beginning to explore more ways to involve women in new fields,” said Transport Minister Gopal Rai Delhi.
By sharing her story of hard work, determination, Saritha said she believes that all women are equally able to match the potential of their male counterparts.
“Never overtake or drive recklessly. I’ll park the bus only in the designated space and not pay attention to those trying to sign the bus in the middle of the road. I will not fall into speeding. It does not matter if I get a little late,” she told Indian Express.
So, next time you travel by a bus on central Delhi’s 615 route, don’t be surprised if you spot Saritha at the wheel.
