1 Literature Review 15 2 Introduction . 19 2.1 Background 19 2.2 Problem Statement 20 2.3 Objective 20 2.4 Sub-objectives 20 2.5 Research Questions 21 2.6 Conceptual Framework . 22 2.7 Research Design . 22 2.8 Outline of the research 23 3 Methodology . 25 3.1 Introduction . 25 3.2 Process step by step . 26 3.2.1 Knowledge about the topic 26 3.2.2 Selection of a site for the study . 26 3.2.3 Understand Ahmedabad’s background 26 3.2.4 Constructing the questionnaire 27 3.2.5 Data Collection 29 3.2.6 Data handling 29 3.2.7 Findings and inferences 30 4 Socio demographic profile 31 4.1 Introduction . 31 4.1.1 Comparison of socio demographic aspects and feeling of safe . 31 4.1.2 Conclusion . 38 5 Services expected by women using buses . 39 5.1 Introduction . 39 5.2 Expectations revealed 39 5.2.1 Expectations while travelling inside the bus . 39 5.2.2 Expectations while waiting at the bus stop . 41 6 Factors influencing women safety in buses 43 6.1 Introduction . 43 6.2 Need for the Analysis . 44 6.3 Prerequisites 44 6.4 Derivation of the factors 45 6.5 Factors affecting women safety in buses . 46 6.6 Conclusion 51 7 Feeling safe while using buses, derived factors and socio-demographic aspects . 53 7.1 Introduction 53 5.2 Factors and socio-demographic aspects 55 5.3 Findings 56 8 Conclusion 61 References . 65