<p>Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday advocated introduction of pink buses for women in cities with a population of over 1 crore.</p>.<p>Replying to a question in Lok Sabha on security of women in public transport, Gadkari said in these buses the driver, conductor and passengers are all women.</p>.<p>Some cities have already introduced this service and it is running successfully, he added.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/parliament-live-exceptional-situations-require-exceptional-response-travel-not-recommended-says-s-jaishankar-on-covid-19-799936.html"><strong>Follow latest updates from Budget Session of Parliament here</strong></a></p>.<p>The minister said manufacturers have already been instructed that new buses must have panic buttons and CCTV cameras.</p>.<p>In response to a similar question on Delhi, Gadkari said all new public transport buses have panic buttons and CCTV cameras.</p>.<p>Gadkari said his ministry had also issued an advisory to states that electric two and three wheelers should be exempted from permits.</p>.<p>The two and three e-wheelers can be used by women for commuting female passengers and help generate employment. </p>
<p>Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday advocated introduction of pink buses for women in cities with a population of over 1 crore.</p>.<p>Replying to a question in Lok Sabha on security of women in public transport, Gadkari said in these buses the driver, conductor and passengers are all women.</p>.<p>Some cities have already introduced this service and it is running successfully, he added.</p>.<p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/national-politics/parliament-live-exceptional-situations-require-exceptional-response-travel-not-recommended-says-s-jaishankar-on-covid-19-799936.html"><strong>Follow latest updates from Budget Session of Parliament here</strong></a></p>.<p>The minister said manufacturers have already been instructed that new buses must have panic buttons and CCTV cameras.</p>.<p>In response to a similar question on Delhi, Gadkari said all new public transport buses have panic buttons and CCTV cameras.</p>.<p>Gadkari said his ministry had also issued an advisory to states that electric two and three wheelers should be exempted from permits.</p>.<p>The two and three e-wheelers can be used by women for commuting female passengers and help generate employment. </p>