Females in the Fleet

While the number of female taxi Drivers working in Northern Ireland is much smaller than the number of men, the feedback we hear from them echoes what their male counterparts say – flexibility for family, and flexibility to work (and earn) as much as you want are key factors in choosing to be a taxi driver. The question is then, if the benefits are similar, why do we not see more “Females in the Fleet?” Taxiing has historically been a male dominated sector, but there are no reasons why this should be the case anymore.

• Every driver has the potential to earn the same amount, there is no difference to what male and female Drivers can earn.

• Work your own hours - if you prefer to driver around your daytime routine, if you're more of a night owl, or if you want to make the most of some free weekend time the choice is yours - there are no set shifts and you're free to log on and off whenever you want

• Modern GPS / Dispatch systems provide all Drivers with an increased level of security while working – should a driver experience any issues while working, depots will have systems in place to provide real time support.

• Female passengers often feel more comfortable when travelling with female Drivers – sometimes this can be because of religious or cultural reasons but sometimes its just as simple as having common interests and circumstances.

“FITF actively recruits female Drivers into the industry by marketing a career in driving to them. They then help them to get started as a driver by providing training, assistance with licensing and car setup, followed by placement with a suitable operator local to them. Support continues after this with ongoing mentoring for the female Drivers, along with member services and initiatives that promote safety, gender equality and inclusion. “

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