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7 Indian Women React: How Safe Is It For Women To Ask For A Lift From A Stranger?

Is it our responsibility?

Ananya Banerjee, a PR professional from Delhi says,”In Delhi? No way! I wouldn’t take that chance. Well, with so many rape cases these days I doubt if a woman would take a lift from stranger be it a lady/man driver. You can never know what the consequences would be.”

Preksha Malu, a Mumbai-based Journalist says, “It really depends on the city. I have given lifts and taken lifts from guys. But it’s because I’ve known the roads and have kept my safety in mind. And always had a plan of attack if something happened. I wouldn’t just give or take a lift from anyone. This one time I took a lift from a Punjabi man. He was looking for the hospital his mother was admitted in and wanted to buy medicines. I was going the same direction so I told him to drop me and I showed him where his location was. There are students getting late for college or exams so I give and take lifts to them and to senior citizens. That’s because I feel very safe in my surroundings and area. The police patrolling is steady. However, I don’t do this at all in night.”

Divya Venkatesh, a Communications lead from Chennai says, “It’s very subjective. It all depends on which city you are in and what time of the day it is. At all times, we need to be cautious though.”

Jaya Lakshmi, an investment banker from California says, “I don’t think I personally would ask for a lift from a stranger. Of all that I’ve been reading lately, I must say am a little too cautious to be taking a lift from someone I don’t trust.”

Though all the women mentioned above have different stories to tell, one thing remains common, it’s not a woman’s fault if she takes a lift from a stranger. Being cautious and being prepared for self-defence is the key! What do you think?

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