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Women Behind The Wheels - Gendered Nature of Transport-Based Gig Work in South Asia: A Research Study The transport-based gig economy is expanding rapidly across South Asia, yet women remain underrepresented and face unique challenges in accessing these opportunities. Despite the global surge in gig platforms, with the number of gig workers increasing by 220% between 2016 and 2023, women’s participation in the gig economy remains low. According to International Labour Organization data, the female labor force participation rate (FLPR) in Asian countries continues to be significantly below the global average, indicating that the platform economy has not led to a substantial increase in women’s workforce participation in the region. Safetipin, supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, has undertaken comprehensive research to identify the barriers women face in entering and thriving in this sector across five South Asian countries: #India, #Bangladesh, #Pakistan, #Nepal, and #SriLanka. Our study examines specific challenges, such as safety concerns, lack of financial support, and limited access to foundational resources. We also explore best practices to support women, including gender-segregated rides, addressing unlawful conduct, and providing financial and foundational support to create a more inclusive environment for women in this space. Key insights from the study include: 👉 The gender divide in gig economy participation 👉 Barriers faced by women gig workers 👉 Best practices for supporting women in the gig economy 🔗 Access the full publication here to dive deep into these challenges and explore actionable solutions to bridge the gap: https://lnkd.in/gmQmBnQ8 #Safetipin #MySafetipin #WomenInGigEconomy #GenderEquity #EconomicEmpowerment #TransportSector #SouthAsia #GigEconomy Kalpana Viswanath Ankita Kapoor Ria Kasliwal Mohini Singh Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative Women Mobilize Women OLA Foundation Gates Foundation India Azad Foundation India UN Women Asia and the Pacific Womennovator ( Global Incubator for Women) Womanity The Asia Foundation Purpose Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) The Women's Foundation The Social Mobility Foundation Women in Transport Changing Transport Urda Eichhorst Women in Mobility - WIM Women in Mobility

🚌 Mobility is often neglected as a public issue, yet it is crucial for livelihoods, health, safety, and even leisure! 🚲 📢 With the Delhi elections now behind us, it's time to bring mobility back into focus. Let's hear directly from the citizens of Dilli about its mobility system—its challenges and its potential for transformation! 🚨 As a new government takes shape, we must push decision-makers to make the city safer, more accessible, and more sustainable for all. After extensive public and expert consultations—along with discussions with political leaders—Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), City Sabha, Safetipin, and Raahgiri Foundation, under the Sustainable Mobility Network, have drafted key demands for the government on better public transport, air pollution, and more. Sign the petitions below to make your voice count! 🗣️ Together, let's transform Dilli's mobility system and build a citizen-centric Delhi for all. 📲 Jhatkaa: https://lnkd.in/g6mmuiJw 📲 Civis: https://lnkd.in/guB-b4XN 📲 Endorse via WhatsApp: https://wa.link/2zbqq3 Saleha Sapra | Rithvika Rajiv | Mallika Arya | Ankita Kapoor | Sherry Frosh | Sabiha Ansari | Aparajita Bharti | Malavika Ajith Raji | Jayashankar Vengathattil | Sohini Chakrabarti | Anjali .| Zakia Rafiqi | The Urban Catalysts | OMI Foundation | Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) | SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) | People's Resource Centre (PRC) | Civis | Jhatkaa.org | Aishwarya Agarwal | Samradh Singh Chauhan #DilliCharter

Insightful conversations at Indiaspora’s Forum for Good in Abu Dhabi, exploring AI, philanthropy, gender inclusion, and social impact. From discussions on AI ethics to seva and equity in giving, and a powerful plenary on gender-based violence with Cherie Blair CBE (Cherie Booth K.C.), the forum sparked important reflections. Kudos to Indiaspora's team, led by MR Rangaswami and Sanjeev Joshipura, for creating a space that fosters meaningful dialogue and connections. Looking forward to continued conversations on how we can drive change together! #ForumForGood #Indiaspora #SocialImpact #GenderInclusion

Every day, millions of gig workers keep our cities running, delivering food, driving cabs, and providing essential services. Yet, when accidents occur or health crises arise, most are left without insurance, paid leave, or financial security, missing the benefits and protections that come with traditional employment. On this World Day of Social Justice, we reflect on a long-overdue step toward fairness: India's 2025 Union Budget’s proposal for a social security fund for gig workers. If implemented effectively, this could provide essential protections like health benefits, pensions, and emergency aid. However, for real impact, it must address women in the gig economy, who often face harassment, pay gaps, and a lack of safety measures, especially in transport and logistics. Our latest blog, written by Tanya Thakur, explores what this means for the future of gig work and the challenges that still need to be addressed. 👉 Read the #blog here: https://lnkd.in/gHuV5gvf Check out Safetipin’s research study, Women Behind the Wheel, to understand more about gig workers' experiences: https://lnkd.in/gmQmBnQ8 💬 Will this be a turning point for India’s gig workforce, or is there still a long road ahead? Share your thoughts below! #WorldDayofSocialJustice #GigWorkers #FutureOfWork #WomenBehindTheWheel #India #SocialJustice Women on the Move Transforming Transport in Asia Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative Women in Mobility Women in Mobility - WIM Women Mobilize Women Gig Workers' Hub Azad Foundation India UN Women Asia and the Pacific

India's 2025 Union Budget marks a significant step forward for gig workers, particularly women in transport-based roles. For the first time, the government has introduced a social security fund along with expanded welfare schemes such as health insurance, pension benefits, and emergency financial support. This is a landmark moment, but the real work begins now. The effectiveness of these measures will depend on key areas: Implementation & Enforcement, ensuring policies are effectively executed; Platform Accountability, clarifying the obligations of companies; Worker Representation in Policy-Making, ensuring gig workers have a voice in decisions affecting them; and Expanding Protections Beyond Social Security, addressing fair wages, job security, algorithmic transparency, and dispute resolution mechanisms. These areas are crucial for creating a stable and equitable gig economy. Gig workers, who power our economy and drive innovation, need more than just acknowledgment. They need long-term solutions that provide real protection, fair wages, and growth opportunities. The road ahead is long, but with continued effort, we can build a future where no worker is left behind in terms of opportunity, security, or dignity. #GigEconomy #UnionBudget2025 #India #GigWorkers #LaborRights #FutureOfWork #PolicyChange Gig Workers' Hub UN Women Asia and the Pacific Uber OLA Foundation Rapido Swiggy foodpanda India YesMadam Urban Company inDrive Blinkit Zepto Azad Foundation India Namma Yatri Aapti Institute OMI Foundation GIZ India Indian Ministry of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman Ministry of Women & Child Development

Rithvika Rajiv from Safetipin and Anjali . from Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) write for BehanBox on why women in Delhi continue to find the city's public transport unsafe and inaccessible, and why this needs to be a priority for political parties this 2025 election! 🚨 Safety concerns have been exacerbated by poorly lit streets, unsafe or no bus stops at night, and unreliable grievance redressal systems. 🚍 Additionally, the lack of last-mile connectivity in peripheral areas, unaffordable and infrequent transport, and caste-based discrimination further push Delhi's working-class women into precarity. Delhi’s transport system was not designed with women in mind! Most bus stops lack clean toilets and nursing stations in the vicinity, and there is scant representation of women in the workforce. 📢 It's high time that we change this!! The Dilli Charter, (anchored by YLAC, City Sabha, Raahgiri and Safetipin under SMN) offers practical and citizen-led solutions to improve Delhi's public transport for all women across the city. Read the charter and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇🏽 #DilliCharter Raahgiri Foundation | City Sabha | Safetipin

Public spaces are meant to be safe and accessible for everyone, but in #Delhi, that’s far from the reality. Safetipin's Delhi Safety Audit 2023 research used Safetipin Nite to map 2,338+ km of roads, collecting 2.2 lakh+ images to assess safety across key parameters in the city. The findings reveal critical gaps: - Lighting: 25% of transit stops (within 250m) were poorly lit, making night-time mobility unsafe, especially for women. - Walkability: 60% of transit stops lacked proper walkpaths, with footpaths either missing, blocked, or in poor condition. - Public Presence & Gender Usage: Low visibility and lack of natural surveillance deter women and children from freely using public spaces. - Security & Public Transport Access: Poorly lit, unsafe, and overcrowded public transport hubs create barriers to mobility. 🛑 Delhi’s Overall Safety Score: 6.6/10 (Above Average) While Lighting, Walkpaths, and Public Transport rated well in some areas, Visibility, People Presence, and Gender Usage remain major concerns. What Needs to Change? ✅ Periodic maintenance of streetlights to improve safety ✅ Pedestrian-focused lighting for better visibility ✅ Clear, obstruction-free walkpaths with better enforcement ✅ Well-lit and secure transit areas ✅ Street furniture and curb-side businesses to enhance footfall Click here to access the full report: https://lnkd.in/g3YKn6Ph Ahead of #DelhiElections2024, it's time to demand safer streets, better mobility, and secure public spaces for all. Safety is not a privilege, it’s a right. With just one day left, let’s push for real change. Choose Safety. Choose Better Cities. 📢 Join the movement! Sign & endorse the #DilliCharter. Co-drafted by City Sabha, Raahgiri Foundation, Safetipin, and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) - to urge leaders to prioritize safe and inclusive urban mobility. Sign here: 📲Jhatkaa: https://lnkd.in/g6mmuiJw 📲Civis: https://lnkd.in/guB-b4XN 📲 Endorse via WhatsApp: https://wa.link/2zbqq3 #SafeDelhi #PublicSafety #DilliCharter #SafePublicTransport #WomenInMobility #SustainableTransport #InclusiveCities #YouthMobility NITI Aayog Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Transport for Delhi Delhi Government OLA Foundation Toyota Mobility Foundation Tata Trusts Purpose Kalpana Viswanath Mallika Arya Sarika Panda Bhatt She/Her Azad Foundation India Ministry of Women & Child Development Delhi Government Municipal Corporation of Delhi New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC)

🗳️ Only 2 days left! Delhi, it’s time to vote for a city that works for YOU. 🚇🚦 From overcrowded buses to unsafe roads and rising pollution, mobility in Delhi affects our daily lives, jobs, safety, and health. If we want cleaner air, better transport, and safer streets, we must push our leaders to prioritise these issues. 🔹 Have you endorsed the Dilli Charter yet? This citizen-led vision for Delhi’s mobility, co-created by Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), City Sabha, Raahgiri Foundation and Safetipin under the Sustainable Mobility Network, lays out urgent priorities for better public transport, pedestrian safety, gender inclusion, and air quality. 👥 Young people have the most at stake! 👥 We cannot afford to be bystanders in shaping Delhi’s future. Good governance is not just about what politicians do—it’s about what we, as citizens, demand. Your vote is not just a right—it’s a responsibility to shape a city that is livable, accessible, and just. Endorse the Dilli Charter today. Vote for better. Vote for Delhi. Link to endorse in the comments. Saleha Sapra | Rithvika Rajiv | Mallika Arya | Ankita Kapoor | Sherry Frosh | Sabiha Ansari | Aparajita Bharti | Malavika Ajith Raji | Jayashankar Vengathattil | Ananya Sharma | Sohini Chakrabarti | The Urban Catalysts | OMI Foundation | Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) | SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) | People's Resource Centre (PRC) | Public Transport Forum Delhi | Civis | Jhatkaa.org #DilliCharter #VoteForBetter #DelhiElections2025

For thousands of students in Delhi, commuting isn’t just about getting from one place to another, it’s a daily struggle. Students with limited budgets rely on walking, rickshaws, and overcrowded buses to reach their campuses. However, poor lighting at bus stops, unsafe footpaths, and infrequent buses make commuting frustrating and often unsafe. Rickshaws are expensive, leaving buses as the preferred option, but overcrowding and irregular schedules add to the difficulty. Safetipin's recent 2024 Enhancing Youth Mobility in Delhi study identifies major challenges such as unreliable buses, long commute times, harassment, and blocked or uneven footpaths, all of which make daily travel exhausting and unsafe, particularly for women.. But these problems can be fixed. A safe, reliable, and affordable transport system isn’t a privilege, it’s a necessity. What Needs to Be Done? ✅ Feeder buses on university routes during peak hours (8–11 AM & 3–6 PM) ✅ Well-lit, shaded bus stops with proper seating for safety and comfort ✅ Real-time Passenger Information Systems (PIS) at stops and in buses ✅ Clear route maps & schedules displayed at bus stops ✅ Awareness campaigns in colleges to promote feeder bus services ✅ Gender-sensitization training for transport staff to improve commuter experience ✅ Feedback & grievance redressal mechanisms to enhance service delivery Want to know more? Click here to access the report: https://lnkd.in/gnxzpvxd Students deserve safe, accessible, and affordable transport that supports their right to education and mobility. With the #DelhiElections2024 approaching, it’s time to demand action! 📢 Make a difference! Sign and endorse the #DilliCharter, co-drafted by City Sabha, Raahgiri Foundation, Safetipin, and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) under the Sustainable Mobility Network. This Charter urges political leaders to prioritize sustainable mobility for all. Sign here: 📲 Jhatkaa: https://lnkd.in/g6mmuiJw 📲 Civis: https://lnkd.in/guB-b4XN 📲 Endorse via WhatsApp: https://wa.link/2zbqq3 What’s the biggest transport challenge you face as a student? Drop a comment below! #SafePublicTransport #WomenInMobility #SustainableTransport #InclusiveCities #YouthMobility NITI Aayog Ministry of Road Transport & Highways - India Transport for Delhi Delhi Government Women in Mobility Women in Mobility - WIM Women Mobilize Women Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative Womanity OLA Foundation Toyota Mobility Foundation Tata Trusts Purpose Gates Foundation India UN Women Kalpana Viswanath Mallika Arya

Delhi is home to 33.8 million people, but rising pollution, unsafe spaces, and failing transport systems are making it unlivable. The Dilli Charter, created by Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), City Sabha, Raahgiri Foundation, and Safetipin, under the Sustainable Mobility Network—with support from Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), OMI Foundation, People's Resource Centre, SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), The Urban Catalysts and Public Transport Forum Delhi—is a citizen-driven initiative to make Delhi more safe, sustainable, inclusive, and accessible. From better connected public transport and safer streets to cleaner air and transparent governance, it lays out actionable solutions to make our city thrive. It’s time to bring urban mobility to the centre stage this election season. Let’s build a better Delhi together! To endorse the charter, head over to this link: https://lnkd.in/guB-b4XN #DilliCharter