Pakistani program teaches women to drive motorcycles, empowering over 6,600 participants.

The Women on Wheels (WOW) program in Lahore, Pakistan, run by the city's traffic police, teaches women to drive motorcycles, challenging local cultural norms. Launched in 2017, the program has trained over 6,600 women, providing an affordable alternative to cars as their prices rise. Participants report feeling more independent and empowered, able to commute to school, work, and markets on their own.

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