Awareness of Safety Mechanisms for Women through Public Transport – A Study of Women Commuters in Hyderabad, India

Women safety in metro cities has been an area of research interest across the globe. While extensive studies have been carried out in this area, women safety with respect to public transport systems has also gained significant interest among researchers. On the other hand, transport authorities of various metro cities across the world have also been paying attention, and developed infrastructure and safety mechanisms to ensure the safety of women commuters. However, if and to what extent the commuters are aware of such safety mechanisms, and how often they utilize them is a question. The purpose of this study is to gain insights on the awareness of