Fery Rides Raises Rs 2 Crore to Expand Safe Mobility for Women
Fery Rides, a unique women-led mobility platform focused on safety and inclusivity, has successfully raised Rs 2 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with key investors including Hari Balasubramanian, Uday Chatterjee, and Sri Prakash.
The fresh investment is set to power Fery Rides’ mission of strengthening its technology, scaling operations beyond the National Capital Region, and recruiting more women drivers — whom the platform calls Sister Partners.
How Fery Rides Is Changing the Ride-Hailing Game for Women
Founded by Ajay Kumar, Vindhya Mehrotra, and Himanshu Chaubey, Fery Rides was born from a deeply personal experience. Ajay Kumar was moved to create the platform after witnessing a close friend being harassed by a ride-hailing driver. This incident ignited the vision to build a safe and empowering mobility solution for women.
Unlike conventional ride-hailing services, Fery Rides prioritizes safety and comfort by onboarding women drivers and creating a community-oriented platform where riders and drivers feel secure and respected.
What the Funding Means for Fery Rides’ Growth
The Rs 2 crore funding will be a game-changer for Fery Rides as it looks to:
- Strengthen its technology infrastructure to improve user experience and safety features
- Expand its services beyond the NCR to reach more cities and towns
- Grow its network of Sister Partners, offering more women the opportunity to become drivers and entrepreneurs
This strategic growth will help Fery Rides build a safer, more inclusive mobility ecosystem tailored for women’s needs.
Why Women-Driven Mobility Solutions Matter
Safety concerns have long been a barrier for women using ride-hailing services. Platforms like Fery Rides aim to break that barrier by creating an environment led by women, for women. By empowering female drivers and fostering trust between riders and drivers, the platform addresses a crucial gap in the mobility market.
With this fresh injection of capital and strong investor backing, Fery Rides is well-positioned to make a real impact on urban transportation and women’s safety in India.
The Road Ahead for Fery Rides
As the startup scales, it is set to redefine mobility with a focus on inclusion, safety, and community-building. For women seeking safer ride options and women looking to earn as drivers, Fery Rides offers a promising solution.
The success of this round signals growing investor confidence in women-led startups tackling social challenges with technology and innovation.
