Safety and security of women on transport: a case of ride-hailing services in Gauteng, south Africa

• Autorzy: Duri Babra

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.20858/sjsutst.2023.121.6

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Women, particularly in developing countries, rely heavily on public transport for their daily commute. This study explores the safety and security of women using ride-hailing services in Gauteng. Specifically, the study seeks to understand women’s experiences using ride-hailing services, which might influence their mobility. This study employed a constructivist research philosophy, utilizing qualitative, semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of women who use ride-hailing services. The study findings reveal several disturbing incidents reported by female passengers using ride-hailing services; however, it is important to note that not all drivers exhibit inappropriate behaviour. Some drivers make inappropriate remarks, while others exhibit rude behaviour. The study found that some drivers use longer routes, leading to higher fares, which can be seen as exploitation. The study also reports some incidents where ride-hailing drivers almost kidnapped some female passengers, indicating a severe safety concern. The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on gender and transport studies, providing empirical evidence on the experiences of women using ride-hailing services in Gauteng, South Africa.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

ride-hailing; female passengers; safety; public transport; drivers; Gauteng

PL

ride-hailing; pasażerki; bezpieczeństwo; transport publiczny; kierowcy; Gauteng

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: z. 121
• Strony: 77--87
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 35 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Duri Babra

• Department of Geography, University of South Africa

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2977-4897

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