LAHORE  –  Lahore traffic police has re-initiated the “Ride for Change Programme” for women especially students by introducing scooter training in various universities and colleges. Under the programme, female students are receiving training in car driving, electrical, and mechanical skills. Female students are being imparted free motorcycle training through “Women on Wheels Project”, aiming to make them self-reliant, said Amara Athar, the Chief Traffic Officer, in a statement issued, here on Thursday. The goal of the traffic police was to empower women, fostering increased confidence and autonomy, through “Women on Wheels Project” and “Ride For Change Programme” as the role of women was crucial for social and societal progress, she added.Ammara revealed that it would be the 78th batch of female students which would be given training in Women on Wheel School LOS while over 7,000 women have been trained so far, marking a positive step towards societal transformation.

Source: The Nation