Women only taxis

[fritzi2009]

I just read something online that said in Mexico, they have a taxi service driven by women, that only cater to women.
The reason behind this is because lots of women feel uncomfortable catching a taxi driven by a man they do not know.

I for one think this is a great idea and should be brought to Australia.

Being a 17 year old female, I often feel quite nervous and sometimes even scared about having to catch a taxi driven by (usually) an older male. I find it quite uncomfortable, especially at night, but as I am not eligible to get my p plates yet, taxis are usually my only option. If I have other friends in the car, I feel alot safer, especially if I have male friends there, but quite often I'm by myself.

I just wanted to hear eevryone's thoughts on this issue.

 

[baxtor]

I just read something online that said in Mexico, they have a taxi service driven by women, that only cater to women.
The reason behind this is because lots of women feel uncomfortable catching a taxi driven by a man they do not know.

I for one think this is a great idea and should be brought to Australia.

Being a 17 year old female, I often feel quite nervous and sometimes even scared about having to catch a taxi driven by (usually) an older male. I find it quite uncomfortable, especially at night, but as I am not eligible to get my p plates yet, taxis are usually my only option. If I have other friends in the car, I feel alot safer, especially if I have male friends there, but quite often I'm by myself.

I just wanted to hear eevryone's thoughts on this issue.

the world is full of people with hang ups and insecurities, it's up to you to deal with yours. There is no reason why the rest of society should have to change or adapt in order for you to feel comfortable.
Get over it.

 

[Kyro]

Damn good business idea for someone with the cash to buy a couple of hot pink taxi's & as a woman that has had to catch a taxi late at night with a few creepy old perverts I think it's a brilliant idea

 

[wranga]

how sexist is that? you could just hear women screamming if they were told that they couldnt have this taxi cause its for men only

 

[Kyro]

Baxtor seriously lot's of woman feel the same & why should we not have the right to feel safe getting a cab

 

[fritzi2009]

the world is full of people with hang ups and insecurities, it's up to you to deal with yours. There is no reason why the rest of society should have to change or adapt in order for you to feel comfortable.
Get over it.

Ww. Sorry but I have seen violent things happen to females around me and if it's a crime for me to be insecure about being driven around by an older male I do not know then lock me up.
I was just saying I think it's a good idea because I know many many women who have the exact same "insecurity."
I was not asking Australia to "adaprt" to it. I was simply saying I thought it would be a good idea and I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.

 

[fritzi2009]

how sexist is that? you could just hear women screamming if they were told that they couldnt have this taxi cause its for men only

I didn't say I wouldn't be for a man's only taxi either. I think either way it's a great idea, and they could also keep the option of getting a taxidriven by either a male or female if they are comfortable with that.

 

[fritzi2009]

Damn good business idea for someone with the cash to buy a couple of hot pink taxi's & as a woman that has had to catch a taxi late at night with a few creepy old perverts I think it's a brilliant idea

Amen

 

[Jewly]

This would be a great idea. When I was about 18, I often used to catch taxis backwards and forwards from my place to my bf's place and I had this one taxi driver who would turn up almost every single time. Often he would call the job in and then not show up for 30-40 mins but when I'd ring back, they'd say that he was meant to be there ages ago. He was a really creepy guy and I hated being in the car with him.

 

[Ramsayi]

Yeah those creepy awful taxi drivers,murderers and rapists the lot of them.They should all be locked up with the key being thrown away.

 

[ravan]

I also think its a good idea.
Some of the older men can be quite lovely, however, some of them *shudders* ...

 

[fritzi2009]

Yeah those creepy awful taxi drivers,murderers and rapists the lot of them.They should all be locked up with the key being thrown away.

Take the piss I don't care, but lots of taxi drivers are creepy. Especially when your a 17 year old girl, who couldn't really defened herself if something was to happen. Sure a kick in the junk would work, but things can happen in the blink of an eye.
I have had some really creepy taxi drivers.. asking me if my parents would be home while they were driving me there.
Sorry if that makes me feel uncomfortable
Also, I had one taxi driver ask me if my boyfriend would be home waiting for me, I replied that I didn't have a boyfriend, and he made an inappropriate comment, seemingly amazed how an "attractive girl like me" couldn't have a boyfriend, but a bit more sinister. It was downright creepy.

 

[Just_Joshin]

My uncle was a taxi driver. He sure as hell isn't Creepy. I do agree with Wranga though....it seems there are too many 'women only' instances in this world...and try it in reverse, next thing you know the womens group are up in arms. A great example is the Male only Gym that was established in Sydney. It was set up by a gay guy who wanted to cater for insecure males who felt uncomfortable exercising around women and gay guys worried about backlash from other guys at a unisex gym.

Womens group got all up in arms about it and it actually got shut down......Good thing that fernwood gym doesn't operate . Unfortunately men just get told to man up and get over it.

All that said, however, i think the late night Taxi thing for women is a good idea. There have been cases, even in Australia, of taxi drivers using the job to take advantage of or rape single, intoxicated women late at night. If i had a gf or wife who had to use late night taxis regularily it would give me a slight piece of mind.

I feel it is one of the VERY FEW, instances where a women only service/establishment has merit.

 

[itbites]

Well down here in Mexico....

I don't know if you've ever experienced some of our male taxi drivers.

If their not asking to come inside your house to have sex,

their pulling out their private parts for you to see!!!

My own mother got harassed last time she caught a cab at night

& if she didn't have a huge nasty dog at her place to ward the dirty bastard off

who knows what might have happened!

I've experienced my fair share of feral male taxi drivers that think because your half cut

they can try the "moves"

 

[fritzi2009]

Josh -
I didn't say all taxi drivers are creepy, I'm sure your Uncle is a great guy. I had a great taxi driver drive me home on Friday afternoon who was fascinated to hear all about my reptiles. He wasn't creepy at all. Also, my group of friends have a taxi driver who takes us to and from parties. He flicks his interior lights on and off like a strobe to welcome us, and plays Elvis. He is really cool.

I also agree that women's groups cause too much fuss over stupid little things and even though I am a woman myself, I wouldn't agree with closing down an all male's gym regardless of why they were operating.
As different genders, we each deserve an equal right to have our own groups and organizations, and also our unisex ones.
However I think this taxi thing is a great idea. They could as I said before also do it for males. I don't find the idea sexist at all because it could possibly stop abuse to women in some situations.

It bites - It's not just taxi drivers that think they can pull the moves when you're half cut. But seriously, some of them can be really nice, but others just shouldn't be driving women around.

 

[junglepython2]

As long as you are willing to pay extra for it....

 

[fritzi2009]

As long as you are willing to pay extra for it....

I can't see how they would justify charging extra just so a women could drive you. Even if they did, I would be willing to pay a little bit extra to feel safe and secure.

 

[junglepython2]

I can't see how they would justify charging extra just so a women could drive you. Even if they did, I would be willing to pay a little bit extra to feel safe and secure.

It would be a specialist service, they would have to hire more women drivers, ensure the service was available and policed, screen the calls which all takes extra time, of course they can justify charging more.

 

[scam7278]

im sick of women wanting women only things.......their happy to have taxi's and gym's and other things but if they are told "sorry this is a mens only venue" we're labeled sexist.some want equal rights others want women only GET OVER IT !!! i work in pubs and clubs and i find some women are worse than some guys knowing that i cant lay a finger on them when asking them to leave.I get threatend by women saying they will sue me for sexual discrimenation cause i want them to leave.If a male threatens me i can use minimal force to remove them but a womam takes things further cause they know i cant touch them in any way..

 

[Sel]

Hahaha...i guess ive never had a creepy cab driver before,mostly i just cant understand them lol
Anyway, how can you be so sure your any safer with a woman? There are some damn scary women around!!!!!
The only time ive had a problem with a cab driver was in melbourne, they are sooo damn rude!