Shimla, April 8 -- Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan on Tuesday inaugurated 'Pink Taxi Service', aimed at enhancing women's safety and empowerment.

The service, introduced by the social organization Connecting Lives, is designed exclusively for women passengers, with women drivers behind the wheel.

Mayor Chauhan told ANI, "This is a new initiative. Connecting Lives have worked to connect women living alone. Helping them reach the market and return safely is a major step. I congratulate all members and urge everyone to welcome this initiative so that it benefits all."

Chauhan also announced that 50 per cent of his one-month honorarium will be donated to the organization to support this cause. "Furthermore, free parking facilities will be ma...