Another way in which this proposal would make Delhi safe for women is through sheer reclaiming of public spaces. This piece by Sanjukta Basu based on papers on gender and public spaces argues that the more women occupy a public space, the safer it shall become for them. Women need to own spaces to feel safe. The idea is simple: if the ratio of women to men in any given public space were to be less skewed toward men, it would lead to that space feeling more secure. As of now the ratio of women to men in metros and buses is 1:2. If women are encouraged to use these services in larger numbers, it would definitely lead to a more balanced occupancy of public transport.