Around 800 to 1000 women in 200 cars are set to participate in the ‘Women’s Car Rally to the Valley’, to be held on March 25, which is organised by the WIAA. The drive, this being the tenth edition, will see the ladies drive from Mumbai to Lavasa city near Pune while covering prominent landmarks along the way like Hajji Ali, Peddar Road, Chowpatty, Marine Drive, Churchgate. There will be many volunteers to ensure the safety of the women drivers, with celebrities also present at some points to encourage the drivers.
Nitin Dossa, executive chairman, Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) said, “Since WIAA’s prime focus is creating awareness in society about road safety, we have now taken the initiative to create awareness about women’s safety on roads, in public transport and in public places.”