Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Anni: Mangaluru's Trailblazing Transgender Autorickshaw Driver
Anni, a transgender woman, drives an auto-rickshaw in Mangaluru.
She faced a tough childhood and discrimination, including job rejection.
After being denied rides, she started her own auto service and now helps others.
Anni offers free rides to pregnant women, the elderly, and those with disabilities.
She's an inspiration and wants to create a safe place for people who, like her, have experienced rejection.
Anni, a transgender woman, is Mangaluru's first transgender autorickshaw driver.
She faced hardships, including poverty and discrimination, growing up.
Anni was denied employment due to customer discomfort.
Inspired by personal experiences, she started her own autorickshaw service after being denied rides.
Anni provides free rides to those in need and hopes to open an orphanage.
- Who
- Anni, a transgender woman.
- What
- Anni is Mangaluru's first transgender autorickshaw driver, providing transportation and helping others.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Mangaluru
- Why
- Anni started her service to provide transportation and help those in need, after facing personal hardship and discrimination.
Experiences of Discrimination
Anni's Perspective
Discrimination and Community
Experiences of Discrimination
Anni faced denial of employment due to customer discomfort and rejection in various aspects of life.
Anni's Perspective
The article focuses on Anni's resilience and her response to discrimination rather than alternative perspectives.
- Occupation
- Autorickshaw Driver and Gym Trainer
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Service Includes
- Free rides for the elderly, pregnant women, and people with disabilities
- Education
- BA, pursuing BEd
- Goal
- To open an orphanage