Usha's Auto Dream Fades: From Abuse to Struggle, E-Rickshaws Threaten Livelihood

• 55-year-old Usha from Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, overcame domestic abuse to raise two daughters by driving an auto.
• She bought her auto for 20,000 rupees after separating from her husband, who left her for not having a son.
• Initially, her auto earnings supported her family and daughters' education, but income has drastically declined.
• The rise of e-rickshaws and economic recession are major reasons for her reduced passenger count and earnings.
• Despite hardships, Usha remains determined to make her daughters self-reliant, viewing her auto as her family's sole support.