Greenpeace report shows that more than 77% women feel unsafe traveling in Delhi buses after dark

Latest News :- The number of pink tickets issued under the Delhi city administration's free bus travel scheme for women has reached a milestone, with 77 per cent of women feeling that night travel in Delhi is not safe, according to a report. NGO Greenpeace India, in its latest report 'Riding the Justice Route', said: 75 per cent of women surveyed use the money saved through the Pink Ticket scheme for household expenses and emergency medical needs. Similarly, 25 percent of the women surveyed have started using public transport. They all avoided public transport before the scheme was implemented in 2019

Despite these benefits, safety issues still remain for women on buses. 77 percent women said they feel unsafe traveling by bus after dark. He pointed to the lack of adequate lighting and frequent bus services. The report said many women also alleged that issues of encroachment were more prevalent, especially in crowded buses. Under the Pink Ticket Scheme, women traveling in government buses will not have to pay any fare for their journey. But they can buy tickets if they want.

Akish Farooq of Greenpeace India said, “This project has made Delhi's public transport travel easier for women. But to bring about a complete change, we need to improve security. We need to ensure that all public transport services are accessible to all.” They said that.

A Greenpeace India report said the Pink Ticket scheme, which has almost reached the Rs 100 crore milestone, has given women economic and social freedom and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by increasing the use of public transport instead of private vehicles. Emissions have been reduced. It also called for the implementation of a free public transport scheme for women and transgenders across the country along with improving infrastructure to create safe and sustainable cities across the country.