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Talking about the safest cities for women in India? Mumbai could be one of the first names that pop up in our minds. The City of Dreams is often praised for its women’s safety, consistently ranking among the most secure cities for females in the country in recent reports, including the NARI 2025 report. Its reputation for safety stems from its active nightlife, readily available transport, bustling environment and strong policing, which creates a sense of security for the ladies.
As we praise the city for its protection of women, a heartwarming incident has come under the spotlight after a woman shared her experience of how Mumbai people helped her reach home safely and find her a mechanic at 2 AM.
Mumbai People Help Stranded Women At 2 AM
In the early hours of Thursday, at 2 am, a car carrying two women experienced a tyre burst, leaving them stranded on a lonely road. What could have been a frightening situation amidst the dark instantly turned comforting when people around them stopped, assisted them in finding a mechanic and secured their safe return home.
Taking to X, a woman shared her experience during the night in Mumbai and wrote, “It’s 2 a.m. in Mumbai. Our car tyre burst. Just two women stranded and yet people stopped, helped us find a mechanic in time and made sure we got home safe. That’s Mumbai for you.”

It’s 2 a.m. in Mumbai. Our car tire burst. Just two women stranded, and yet people stopped, helped us find a mechanic in time, and made sure we got home safe. That’s Mumbai for you.
— Ami Palan (@markmeyourze) September 24, 2025

How Did Social Media React?
In no time, the comment section was flooded with reactions from several users, with many comparing the situation to Delhi. An X user commented, “In Delhi, they would have followed you home.” Another one wrote, “That’s the spirit of Mumbai. A city that never lets you feel stranded, no matter what hour it is.”
One of them shared, “Mumbai’s problem-solving skills are legendary, if only they could fix the potholes as fast as they fix broken tyres.” One even quipped in with gender differences, saying, “Utter nonsense bcoz they were females maybe they got help,no one cares for males in distress.”
A comment reads, “Amazing. Won’t happen anywhere else. Safety is of prime importance.” Another user penned, “Safest place for everyone.” One of them wrote, “Been living in Europe for the past 4 years now and have travelled a lot but never found anything as kind and safe as Mumbai!”
According to the NARI 2025 report released by National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, Mumbai, Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok and Itanagar emerged as the safest cities for women.