Cola Barbir! – Pink Taxis
Hamra 3ayneh? Cola Barbir? Dawra? London????
These cute pink taxis will take you anywhere you want only if you’re… a woman (Talk about sex discrimation?), this is what “Banet Taxi” is all about, female taxi drivers in pink Peugeot 206 cars serving women only OR women accompanied with their spouses.
The idea is not new in the arab world, a similar service is available in the United Arab Emirates, so Nawal Yaghi Fakhri (the owner of “Banat Taxi”) did not come up with something innovative, she actually even imitated the same color as in the pink taxis of UAE. However, I like what she did, good for her she was the first to introduce this service to Lebanon and take advantage of an unsatisfied need for the Lebanese ladies which is to let them feel “extra secure” when traveling from one place to another, not to forget the need of some ladies who like to use a ”
If you’re interested in Banat Taxi, you can contact them on these two number: 04/419006 or 70/286896. And remember, it’s for Women only!
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Just a side note, the service is not only tailored to the Lebanese ladies, but also to a growing number of wealthy female tourists from conservative Muslim countries in the Gulf region.
100% true Serpico
What I actually like is that the drivers are women… We seldomly see women drivers in Beirut. Dont they look jagal?!?
That’s clever, how much is a ride in a Banet Taxi?Assuming there is a premium
Bravo… I am impressed… I think it is a good move. It is important for us to feel secure & safe when using a Taxi.
bravo rania….. ahla rania bi ahla taxi…….
The article is totally wrong. It is not about sex discrimination but female protection. Most of my friends have been sexually harassed by male drivers. this has got to stop. Moreover, if women are accompanied by their male Friends they may ride. You gotto look at the culture and the issues women face everyday before you label sex discrimination t