Autorickshaw drivers union on Saturday (November 9, 2024)appealed to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to officially celebrate late Kannada actor Shankar Nag’s birthday as “Driver’s Day”.
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The appeal was made at an event organised by several driver unions in Jayanagar, including Peace Auto, Adarsh Auto, Taxi Drivers Union, and the Karnataka State Private School Drivers Union.
Autorickshaw drivers celebrate the birth anniversary of actor Shankar Nag in Bengaluru on November 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: special arrangement
“Over 3 lakh autorickshaws ply the streets of Bengaluru, and the city cannot function without its auto drivers. Shankar Nag, an iconic figure for auto drivers in the city, continues to inspire them,” Mr. Reddy said.
The event also highlighted the role of women in the auto industry, with Peace Auto training 300 women drivers and providing financial aid for them to purchase vehicles. The programme also included the presentation of gold medals to drivers who showed exceptional humanity and integrity in their profession, along with scholarships for the children of underprivileged drivers.