From a life of poverty after her family suffered a huge financial loss to being the first ever woman auto-rickshaw driver in Noida and Ghaziabad, Ruby Singhal has never been the type to follow traditions.
This 30-year-old woman transcended all barriers and took up a men-dominated-profession.
She is just a living example of, ‘whatever hurdles come your way, make it your friend.’
“I know people get surprised when they see me driving an autorickshaw. This is considered a man’s job. My father and husband were against my decision to drive an autorickshaw, but I went ahead with my plan. Angry with me, my father said I should not enter his house again. But I did not give in and stood by my decision to support my family. My brother extended help and lent me the money to buy a new autorickshaw. I won the confidence of my husband once I started earning and supporting him financially.”
Noida might be considered unsafe for women, but she acts tough and rude.
In these six years, I have learnt one survival technique — one should be a ‘dabangg’ (brave). I never think twice before beating hooligans. I am happy with who I am. I think every woman who is going through a financial crisis should start working.
More power to you, Ruby Singhal.
News Source: Hindustan Times