FabSwingers.com forum: Female only taxi company

By *arlomale OP Man
over a year ago

darlington

Unbelievable how this company has got away with only employing women imagine the roles reversed if it was men only and the said company says it’s not against men it’s a safety issue as women feel more comfortable getting in a taxi with a lady driver so does that mean women only prefer lady doctors etc etc

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

"Unbelievable how this company has got away with only employing women imagine the roles reversed if it was men only and the said company says it’s not against men it’s a safety issue as women feel more comfortable getting in a taxi with a lady driver so does that mean women only prefer lady doctors etc etc"

Yes some women do feel more comfortable seeing a female doctor etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do

There’s only one male doctor I’ll see. If he isn’t working I request a female.

I feel safer with female taxi drivers. Wish it wasn’t the case, but it is

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By *orticiaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

Buckle up OP - I think this is going to be a bumpy ride!!

** gets popcorn & waits **

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By *xMFM3sumsxxWoman
over a year ago

SouthWest Lancashire

Erm, if you want a female doctor because you're female then you can ask for that.

Some people have been traumatised by your gender and don't feel safe with them,this is reality and somethng you have to put up with until they feel safe.

Some religions also don't allow genders to be alone together, although i'm not religious i respect their right to follow one.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"Erm, if you want a female doctor because you're female then you can ask for that.

Some people have been traumatised by your gender and don't feel safe with them,this is reality and somethng you have to put up with until they feel safe.

Some religions also don't allow genders to be alone together, although i'm not religious i respect their right to follow one."

Traumatised by your gender??? Wtf??

Tar with same brush etc?

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

My friend was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver...she will only use female drivers.

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By *arlomale OP Man
over a year ago

darlington

"Erm, if you want a female doctor because you're female then you can ask for that.

Some people have been traumatised by your gender and don't feel safe with them,this is reality and somethng you have to put up with until they feel safe.

Some religions also don't allow genders to be alone together, although i'm not religious i respect their right to follow one.

Traumatised by your gender??? Wtf??

Tar with same brush etc?

Some men have traumatised women ... equally some women have traumatised some men ... let's not get into a men are bad so put up with it ... equality means equality ... not selectively pick the best and most advantageous bits"
I’ve just a private message of a lady saying the same basically all men are monsters unbelievable

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Erm, if you want a female doctor because you're female then you can ask for that.

Some people have been traumatised by your gender and don't feel safe with them,this is reality and somethng you have to put up with until they feel safe.

Some religions also don't allow genders to be alone together, although i'm not religious i respect their right to follow one.

Traumatised by your gender??? Wtf??

Tar with same brush etc?

Some men have traumatised women ... equally some women have traumatised some men ... let's not get into a men are bad so put up with it ... equality means equality ... not selectively pick the best and most advantageous bits I’ve just a private message of a lady saying the same basically all men are monsters unbelievable "

When it comes to sexuall attacks and violence against women men are very much in the majority as perpetrators, should we ignore that and pretend it's 50/50?

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

My friend & her daughters run a female only taxi company.

Although her son did drive for them until he moved overseas 2yrs ago.

Some women only use her company, as yes, they feel vulnerable, late at night maybe having had a few drinks getting into a car with a total stranger, a male driver just sat at the taxi rank.

She only takes pre bookings after 23.00 or calls from her regular clients.

I don't see anything sexist in a female wanting to feel safe, driven to their own home.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

As a TGirl I'd prefer a female taxi driver, once in Manchester going home dressed I was constantly told of other ways I could pay my fare.

I was even dressed conservatively and told him no chance and treated it as a joke. But that guy was after some sexual relief that night so what about the next woman or TGirl ?

This has only happened once to me, but if this had been a semi regular occurrence by lone females in a taxi, surely we should understand why there is a need for this service.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"Erm, if you want a female doctor because you're female then you can ask for that.

Some people have been traumatised by your gender and don't feel safe with them,this is reality and somethng you have to put up with until they feel safe.

Some religions also don't allow genders to be alone together, although i'm not religious i respect their right to follow one.

Traumatised by your gender??? Wtf??

Tar with same brush etc?

Some men have traumatised women ... equally some women have traumatised some men ... let's not get into a men are bad so put up with it ... equality means equality ... not selectively pick the best and most advantageous bits I’ve just a private message of a lady saying the same basically all men are monsters unbelievable "

Indeed, have had similar assuming this was the male half responding ... and we all know what assumption is

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free.

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

The long and the short of it is there is nothing at all wrong with requesting a female driver, doctor or whatever if that helps the lady feel safe ... I whole heartedly agree with that ... however, there is a law in this country that precludes the employment of people based upon gender

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does this female driver only company take women as passengers? Passengers can assault a driver just as much as the driver can assault the passenger, so I really don't see the point.

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By *r.BlondeMan
over a year ago

Chester/Wirral

I know which taxi firm I'm ringing then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does this female driver only company take women as passengers? Passengers can assault a driver just as much as the driver can assault the passenger, so I really don't see the point."

Ours takes everyone.

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free. "

I suppose that thanks to sat nav, female taxi drivers are now a possibility

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone remember 'Carry on Cabbie'?

I agree with you OP, if it were a Taxi firm employing only men, there would be public outcry and possibly sexual discrimination cases being brought against them and yet, despite the Sexual discrimination act being passed in 1975 - which was aimed at providing equal (see that word, equal) opportunities for both men and women, it seems that some firms can get away with sexual discrimination if they are discriminating against men

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By *arlomale OP Man
over a year ago

darlington

"Does this female driver only company take women as passengers? Passengers can assault a driver just as much as the driver can assault the passenger, so I really don't see the point."
no they take men so what about the safety of the female driver having d*unk males in the car suppose our money is as good as women’s I just found it strange that the company are blatantly advertising that they won’t employ males I’m looking forward to the letters section in the paper regarding the article

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free.

I suppose that thanks to sat nav, female taxi drivers are now a possibility "

Oh dear

Least they know how to read a map unlike men

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By *arlomale OP Man
over a year ago

darlington

"The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free.

I suppose that thanks to sat nav, female taxi drivers are now a possibility "
you’ve done it now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rather than taking offence at this apparent imbalance, either do something about the situation so that anyone can feel safe taking a taxi with anyone, or applaud the fact that someone is making a living providing employment and a service people are wanting.

Do you get on your high horse when you realise that the majority of sex workers are female? Care to be outraged and attempt to claim descrimination on that front?

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Yes I would phone for a female driver and I won’t allow my daughter to get into a taxi with a male driver ever again.

It only takes once ... one rogue driver, one pervert, one waiting to take advantage of a lone woman and statistically that will be a male driver that would do that so no I’m not willing to take the risk.

As for the docs, yes if I’m seeing someone about female type issues then I would prefer a female. Nothing wrong with that at all.

For the blokes that think it’s odd, go to your local hospital whip your clothes off and lay naked with your legs in stirrups and let them start ferreting around in your personals and then you’ll realise how vulnerable you feel

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By *hingy2Woman
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free. "

How nice is that xx

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

Dont give them ideas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The local taxi firm near me is run by a woman and only as women drivers. She goes above and beyond for the elderly folk in the village and picks their shopping up for free.

How nice is that xx"

It’s that sort of place. The local pharmacist got stuck in the snow the other day on the way home and a post went on our local Facebook page and offers of rooms for the night etc.

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

Just something you have to deal with as a white man, that there a whole heap of jobs you cant get now cause you're white and a man.

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By *ruebameMan
over a year ago

from the womb and tryout to get back

I don't see what the problem is if a female feels safer with a woman driver then that's a choice they should have just my opinion

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By *arlomale OP Man
over a year ago

darlington

"I don't see what the problem is if a female feels safer with a woman driver then that's a choice they should have just my opinion "
apart from the company are discriminating against men who are just as capable of doing the same job but they don’t mind sending female drivers to pick men up

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

Dont give them ideas

That would be a lot of fun for some I’m sure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just something you have to deal with as a white man, that there a whole heap of jobs you cant get now cause you're white and a man."

The butthurt is tangible.

You can get a job as a taxi driver.

If the firm decides that the most suitable person for the job is a woman, get over it.

I'm not a white knighting ecowarrior but if you actually read what you have written you'll see how petty it is.

Go and have a pop at The Playboy Ranch and bitch about how few men are employed there.

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By *r MoriartyMan
over a year ago

The Land that time forgot (Norfolk)

To the majority of guys who are respectful decent human beings it could be hard to understand why a woman would feel the need for a female only taxi company and I can see why it might possibly come across as offensive that they do.

But that's because they probably don't encounter the behaviour the less respectful and decent men can dish out. Dont be offended decent guys, be proud that you're one of the ones that treat women properly.

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

"Just something you have to deal with as a white man, that there a whole heap of jobs you cant get now cause you're white and a man.

The butthurt is tangible.

You can get a job as a taxi driver.

If the firm decides that the most suitable person for the job is a woman, get over it.

I'm not a white knighting ecowarrior but if you actually read what you have written you'll see how petty it is.

Go and have a pop at The Playboy Ranch and bitch about how few men are employed there."

I'm not in the UK and not a British citizen, so it does not affect me, so how can I be butt hurt? I get it, but don't project your emotions onto my post.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just something you have to deal with as a white man, that there a whole heap of jobs you cant get now cause you're white and a man.

The butthurt is tangible.

You can get a job as a taxi driver.

If the firm decides that the most suitable person for the job is a woman, get over it.

I'm not a white knighting ecowarrior but if you actually read what you have written you'll see how petty it is.

Go and have a pop at The Playboy Ranch and bitch about how few men are employed there.

I'm not in the UK and not a British citizen, so it does not affect me, so how can I be butt hurt? I get it, but don't project your emotions onto my post."

You see your nationality and ethnicity are not relevant in this post.

You played the "poor little white man" card by saying there are a lot of jobs you can't get because you are white and male.

A woman can never be Pope. Going to start a petition about that?

If there was a blanket ban on men becoming taxi drivers, your argument would hold water.

There are entry criteria for a variety of jobs which are not inherently descriminatory but are interpreted as such.

Wether you are in or outside of the UK is irrelevant. Your comment was shallow and not neccesary.

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By *ruebameMan
over a year ago

from the womb and tryout to get back

"I don't see what the problem is if a female feels safer with a woman driver then that's a choice they should have just my opinion apart from the company are discriminating against men who are just as capable of doing the same job but they don’t mind sending female drivers to pick men up "
I'm sorry like but from where I'm looking I think it's a good idea the amount of male taxi drivers that get accused of trying it on with woman when they have been picked up after a night out is unbelievable I know the owner of a very large taxi firm in town and the complaints that come through are rediculous hence why they have also started employing more female drivers if it was your business then I think you would look differently it's not about discrimination it's giving the customer the best experience helping the business grow as I said just my opinion

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By *hetalkingstoveMan
over a year ago

London

It's not unbelievable at all. You can only hire one gender for any job if you can demonstrate it's necessity.