DriveHer is Offering Toronto Women a Safe Ride Home
Ellen Smith — March 15, 2018 — Business
An all-female taxi service dubbed DriveHer is continuing its expansion, having recently revealed that its ready for operation in Toronto, Canada.
Set to launch this Friday, DriveHer serves as the latest addition to the competitive ride-share scene. This service functions similarly to Uber, except it only hires female drivers, and only picks up female passengers. The women-owned company boasts itself as an alternative service for women who may feel unsafe or uncomfortable hailing a ride from a male driver. With over 100 female drivers signed up on the app, DriveHer stands as the first female-focused company that's run "by women, for women."
DriveHer users will be met with an assortment of passenger-focused in-app option, like pre-scheduling rides, emergency call features and safety tips.
Image Credit: Bernard Weil, DriveHer
Set to launch this Friday, DriveHer serves as the latest addition to the competitive ride-share scene. This service functions similarly to Uber, except it only hires female drivers, and only picks up female passengers. The women-owned company boasts itself as an alternative service for women who may feel unsafe or uncomfortable hailing a ride from a male driver. With over 100 female drivers signed up on the app, DriveHer stands as the first female-focused company that's run "by women, for women."
DriveHer users will be met with an assortment of passenger-focused in-app option, like pre-scheduling rides, emergency call features and safety tips.
Image Credit: Bernard Weil, DriveHer
Trend Themes
1. Female-focused Ride-share - The trend of female-only ride-share services is on the rise, providing safer options for women worldwide.
2. Gender-specific Ride-share Apps - The demand for gender-specific ride-share apps is increasing, providing opportunity for startups to innovate the transportation market.
3. Passenger-focused Ride-share Features - Ride-share companies are offering more personalized in-app options, catering to the individual preferences and safety concerns of passengers.
Industry Implications
1. Ride-share - Established ride-share companies and startups can benefit from creating gender-specific ride options for women.
2. Women's Safety Technology - Companies that provide safety-focused technology, such as emergency call features and safety tips, can benefit from partnering with female-focused ride-share services like DriveHer.
3. Gender-specific Services - Female-only ride-share services like DriveHer demonstrate the potential for gender-specific services in industries beyond transportation, such as hospitality and fitness.
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