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Mexico Launches Pink Taxis For Women

Mexico Launches Pink Taxis For Women

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Well this seems like a good solution for the time being!
In Puebla, Mexico a privately funded venture, Pink Taxi de Puebla, has been launched to provide a safer, harassment-free transportation option for women in the city.
The cabs are bright pink and driven by female taxi drivers only for women only. Depending on the success of the program, the Pink Taxis could be expanded to other cities.
Some women’s rights activists aren’t pleased arguing that it doesn’t get to the root of the problem. While this may be true, presently it seems like a decent option for women who are fed up with being treated poorly by male taxi drivers. One of the taxi drivers explains:
“Some of the women who have been on board tell us how male taxi drivers cross the line and try to flirt with them and make inappropriate propositions. They won’t have that feeling of insecurity, and they feel more relaxed.”
Not only do the pink taxis have a tracking device and emergency alarm buttons, but also beauty supplies available by request!
What do U think of this new women-only transportation method?
[Image via AP Images.]

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Oct 20, 2009 16:45pm PDT

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