Ladies only
Fancy a ride with a woman cabbie at the wheel? If you are a man, forget it — Mumbai’s newest taxi service is for women only.
Sleek silver and white taxis sporting a blue and pink logo bearing the name “Forsche” — a play on the name of the luxury German carmaker and the words “for she”_ has hit the roads for the first time on Thursday which apparenlty was also International Women’s Day.
The service will have special feminine touches like bigger mirrors, a makeup kit with a nail polish remover and a magazine rack. But it is no gimmick.
I am sure if the tariff is at a reasonable rate this concept will be a super duper hit in Mumbai. As it addresses real concerns of female commuters. More women are traveling alone as they break with traditional roles and enter the workplace or even just to go out for the evening. Although Mumbai is considered safer than most cities on the subcontinent, where sexual harassment is rife, Indian women and visiting tourists often complain about being leered at by male cab drivers.
The only males allowed to ride in Forsche cars will be children under age 12. Sorry guys :))
Must admit that this is a nice womens day gift for the Mumbai gals.
That’s a very interesting concept. Hope it becomes a regular feature.
and how do you find these taxi’s? will they have women drivers? logistics please! :)
Definately pretty interesting concept….
any pics??
Pics are there in a March 8’s Mumbai Mirror. Anyway, know the tariff plan of this venture?? I dont mean to sound pessimistic, but I’m so sure its not going to be anywhere near reasonable!! And Slaint, has a point. Where do we find these cabs?? will they be cruising along the roads like are normal taxis???