Car Quote by Taapsee Pannu
“Eve-teasing used to happen almost on a daily basis in Delhi. I used to travel in DTC buses while going to college for the longest time. I got my car when I was 19. So for two years before getting a car, I used to travel in DTC buses. And eve-teasing used to happen almost daily.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal anecdote, 2022
Daily harassment in public transport creates persistent fear and limits freedom for women.
In simple terms: Women face constant harassment on buses.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for safer transport and gender equity.
Themes
gender safety
public spaces
harassment
empowerment
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
personal narrative
social commentary
When to use this quote
- commuting
- college life
- early adulthood
- advocacy
Key Concepts
social inequality
psychological impact
urban mobility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities redesign transit to protect women?
- What role does community play in deterring harassment?
A Different Perspective
Change requires systemic policy and cultural shifts, not just personal coping.
