Archive · 25 May 2025
Transgender Woman Drives Auto, Makes History in Navi Mumbai
Kareena Aade, a 49-year-old transgender woman, is breaking barriers as the first auto-rickshaw driver in Navi Mumbai.
She drives an electric auto, received through a program, and works two shifts.
Kareena is proud of her work and finds that most passengers are kind and welcoming.
She is also helping care for the children of relatives.
Despite facing challenges, including family rejection, she persevered.
Kareena hopes to start a travel agency and have her own house, demonstrating that hard work can overcome obstacles.
Kareena Aade is the first transgender auto-rickshaw driver in Navi Mumbai.
She drives an e-auto provided through a corporate social responsibility initiative.
Aade works two shifts, driving in the early mornings and late evenings.
She also helps care for her relatives' children.
Aade aims to start a travel agency and have her own home.
- Who
- Kareena Aade
- What
- Becoming the first transgender auto-rickshaw driver.
- When
- Recently started, working two shifts
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, Thane
- Why
- To achieve independence and break stereotypes.
- Age
- 49
- Gender Identity
- Transgender
- Vehicle Type
- E-auto
- Location
- Navi Mumbai, Thane
- Employment
- Auto-rickshaw driver
