Can female cab drivers really prevent untoward incidents?

Can female cab drivers really prevent untoward incidents?

Introduction

The recent Uber cab rape case in Delhi gave an alarm to people who use cabs, especially women. We have reached a point where we cannot trust cab drivers. It is high time we take some action rather than just speak out. Attacks on women show that we need women empowerment in our country. Women need to be trained in all the fields in order to safeguard themselves. Learning to drive and getting a valid license has become a necessity for women to live in this world. But let us discuss whether there will be any change if female cab drivers take the responsibility?

YES– Women cabs can prevent untoward incidents.

1. Comfort- Women cabs can provide much more safety to the female passengers and would definitely make them feel comfortable.

2. Availability– Many women, due to their low educational qualification, are unable to find jobs. Women cabs can provide such women with employment once they learn driving.

3. Reliability – Women cabs will be more approachable. We can rely on them for any help which may be required during the journey and the chances of getting the help are higher.

4. Trustworthy –Most of the women are found trustworthy and they give their complete attention to their job. So the productivity of the job will not decrease with female drivers.

5. Improved Technology – Women cabs will be provided with the latest technology within the cab itself. For example, the She Taxi in Kerala provides facilities like e-payment, automatic connection to the nearest police station, etc.

NO– Women Cab cannot prevent the untoward incidents.

1. Weaker Sex – Women are considered to be the weaker sex. It is a difficult task for women to drive a public vehicle. Women will not be able to face the challenges which will come their way and thus they cannot provide complete safety to their passengers.

2. Availability – Most of the women also have their household chores and their family to look after. So, in such cases, they may not be available all the time.

3. Unfaithful – At times, even women get involved in misguiding passengers. They may portray themselves to be trustworthy but at the end, they may ditch the passengers. So we should be cautious even when we travel with female drivers.

4. Lack of knowledge – Today, most of the women cab provide good technology within the cab itself. But, if the driver is unable to grasp the knowledge regarding the use of the technologies, then there is no guarantee of the passenger's safety. Women who enter this profession are mostly the ones who lack a proper education.

5. Change of mentality– The mentality of men has to be changed. Only then, even the female cab drivers will be willing to work.

Conclusion

Women Cabs gained importance due to the increasing crime rates in all the cities. Women Cabs should be made available only for women at all times. Traveling with a female driver is far better than traveling with a male at odd hours. But the agencies should make sure that the cab driver has got a proper training before she enters into this profession.