Claim: Police across India have launched a 'free ride' scheme to ensure the safety of women traveling between 10 PM and 6 AM. The helpline numbers for this service are 1091 and 7837018555.
Fact-check: The helpline number '7837018555' is associated with the 'free ride' facility launched by the Ludhiana Police in Punjab; It is not available across India - FACTLY
Verdict: the helpline number '7837018555' is associated with the 'free ride' facility launched by the ludhiana police in punjab. women traveling alone within ludhiana city limits between 10 pm and 6 am, and who are unable to find a vehicle to reach their destination can call 1091, 7837018555, or 100 to request police assistance. this scheme was launched by the ludhiana police in 2019. the number 1091 is a pan-india women's helpline operated by the national commission for women. women in distress can call this number for help, and their call will be forwarded to the women safety police wing of the respective state, allowing local police to provide necessary assistance. while reports indicate that several state police are offering similar 'free ride' schemes for the safety of women traveling late at night, there is no such pan india 'free ride' scheme is being implemented by police across the country. hence the claim made in the post is misleading.
Organisation: FACTLY
Author: Akshay Kumar Appani
Date published: 2024-08-26T09:19:47