then I'd say that this seems like a valuable service.

However, I predict that crybaby MRA types will derisively refer to this women-only service as "Boober."

It does bring up some technical questions about sexual discrimination in the work place. I don't know the laws and I really don't care since there are lots of other taxi type apps to use. "Boober" though .... my 14 year old self laughed at that one

Now, how about we get about fixing what is making this necessary to begin with?

Also, what would the situation be for a transgender customer who wanted to ride with this service?

In California I know businesses do have the right to refuse service to any customer (though they better have a good reason to avoid lawsuits). It seems the reason here is strait forward, but maybe a male will order a ride and try to file a lawsuit when he is refused service.

In fact, it's just as obvious as every time you ask some variation of that question.


As for your concerns about "discrimination," I invite you to make an appointment with your local gynecologist and then tell us how it went. And then you should probably pound on the door of the nearest women's shelter and demand that they take you in.

And what kind of welcome did you receive at the Women's Shelter?

I think it is sexist to believe women cannot be just as dangerous as a man. If a male or female driver has a gun, I would be equally terrified of both. That being said, I am a rape survivor so I understand there may be expanded dangers with men but couldn't a male taxi cab driver be just as dangerous? I have never had trouble with any of them.

people who are violent... the majority of them are men. And I hate to say it, but a majority of that tiny minority tend to be violent with people they knew rather than strangers.

Otherwise things like male taxi drivers, male delivery drivers, male home inspectors/repairmen, etc would all be a grave danger to people (especially women).

It's sexist to say a woman cannot be as dangerous as a man. It isn't sexist to say the majority of violent crime is committed by men.

As for whether the service is ok or not, I don't hold strong feelings one way or the other.

use such a service and that was an option I'd choose it.

I do know there are some trains, in Japan that have women only cars. The women feel safer traveling together but that's there, and with multiple passengers. This.. maybe. I really don't think anything could be said, until its put into practice a few months.

especially from Uber drivers...I know that Lyft took almost a month to complete my background check yet Uber approved me in a couple of days, not sure if Lyft is more thorough but I've heard from the female clients they prefer Lyft drivers over Uber.

Thanks for that insight. Are lyft and uber prices the same? We have only used uber so far

"I do not care the gender of my driver"

Picky people would of course need to wait longer or perhaps not able to get a ride at all.