"Woman Auto-Rickshaw driver"

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1 Sep 2025

A woman photographs a decorated auto-rickshaw with her mobile phone during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India, on September 1, 2025. The vehicle, adorned with a Ganpati idol and colorful lights, serves as a mobile shrine driven by Satyawan Geete, 52, who celebrates the festival this way for over a decade.

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14 Feb 2020

One of Kerala's first female autorickshaw drivers in Ambalmkulam, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India.

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14 Feb 2020

One of Kerala's first female autorickshaw drivers in Ambalmkulam, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, India.

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#3943572

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman, waits inside her auto rickshaw to refuel at a gas filling station, on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943578

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,offers prayers in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,offers prayers in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,offers prayers in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943584

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,reads holy Quran after offering prayers, in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943586

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,reads holy Quran after offering prayers, in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years an auto rickshaw driver woman,pays money after refilling Gas in her auto rickshaw , at a Gas refilling station , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943610

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, prepares tea in her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943614

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, leaves for work from her house , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943616

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, rides her autorickshaw, on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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#3943618

7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, waits for passengers inside her auto rickshaw , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, waits for passengers inside her auto rickshaw , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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7 Mar 2019

Tabassum bano , aged 30 years, an auto rickshaw driver woman, waits for passengers inside her auto rickshaw , on the eve of International women's day , in Allahabad on March 7,2019. Tabassum bano drives Auto rickshaw since 2013 in Allahabad as after her husband filed a divorce againest her because of dowry on 2007. She decided to commit suicide after getting divorced . Luckily An NGO worker found her and advised her to be self depend and to earn livinghood for her son. Tabassum explains that she doeasn't feel shy driving auto rickshaw as she has faith on almighty and her dedication. Tabassum drives almost 70-80 kms every day and approximately earns around 400-500 rupees per day . She has taken bank loan to buy her auto rickshaw. " it will be really greatful if government helps me to pay the installments of auto rickshaw and provide her a permanent place to live as i am living in rent house i have to pay big amount for loan, house and son's education from my small earnings. Rest i am very much happy and satisfied with what i do because i am doing ,is for the bright future of my son . " she said . (Photo and written by Ritesh Shukla ) .

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