Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) to conduct self-defence training for its women staff.
The practical training will include karate, judo, martial arts.
Apart from self defence they will also be imparted gender sensitization, self-assertiveness, legal knowledge, counselling skills and public speaking.
"We face difficulty dealing with some passengers.
After receiving this training, we will learn how to safeguard ourselves.
It is a good move by the state government," said a BMTC employee.