When the city sleeps at night, this Kerala woman drives, breaking stereotypes one ride at a time
When the city slows down after dark, Rahiyanam begins her night shift behind the wheel of an autorickshaw, creating a unique story of women empowerment, night driving and self-reliance in Kerala. Once working as a food delivery rider, she shifted to driving an auto at night after developing a dust allergy during daytime work.
Two years into the profession, Rahiyanam says the journey has been positive and filled with support from passengers, fellow auto drivers and local police.