India, Nov. 9 -- In Bengaluru, an autorickshaw is offering more than just rides. Manivel C.'s three-wheeler is equipped with sanitary napkins, a fan, Wi-Fi, water bottles, a small TV, CCTV cameras, and even books to help passengers learn Kannada in five languages-English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Among the many stickers inside his vehicle, one stands out, mentioning free rides for pregnant women and dialysis patients within 10 km.

The initiative began in 2017 when Manivel's wife was pregnant. Without a two-wheeler, hospital visits were often difficult, as per a report by The Hindu.

Two years later, after buying his own autorickshaw, Manivel decided to offer free rides to pregnant women. The gesture was later extended to dia...