Women commuters in Thane had reason to celebrate on Wednesday, as the municipal corporation (TMC) started a bus service exclusively for them. The long-awaited Tejaswini bus was inaugurated by the Thane Municipal Transport (TMT).

The proposal for these buses was made in 2016-17. After missing multiple deadlines, the civic body approved it to purchase these buses for Thane city last month. They are equipped with many items needed for women such as a panic alarm.