Ladies Only Transport Service Launches in Ghana, Sparks Huge Controversy

• A new 'Ladies for Ladies' transport service launched in Ghana, featuring only female drivers and restricting any male passengers
• The initiative is aimed at empowering women in employment and travel, promoting safe spaces, and showcasing female driving
• Mixed reactions emerged online as some supporters praised the safety benefits, while others called the system unsustainable

A new transportation service branded 'Ladies for Ladies' has triggered reactions from Ghanaians after it was said to be accessible only to female passengers.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, a young Ghanaian lady, during an interview, introduced the initiative, stating that it is aimed at empowering both employment and travel options for females in Ghana.

According to the unnamed lady, the service features only female drivers and restricts any male passengers.

The company's representative said that the goal is also to showcase that when it comes to career opportunities, women can work hard and achieve similar results to the opposite gender.

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"Ladies can also drive, and you will be safe. Ladies can do other things men are doing."

Ladies only transport representative speaks on initiative

Speaking further, she claimed that the Ladies for Ladies transport service is trying to provide a safe space for female passengers who often face unique challenges in public transport.

However, the initiative has raised questions about its practicality in a male-dominated industry.

The Ladies for Ladies service operates with a fleet of yellow vehicles, each marked with the service's logo, as shown in the video.

The interviewer also asked, saying:

"What if a husband and his wife and their kids are going to the same destination? Will the husband be allowed to join the ride?"

The lady responded by suggesting the husband should charter a taxi or use another ride-hailing service like Uber.

Watch the video of the representative speaking about the project below:

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Ladies for Ladies initiative stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.

@cybhoy said:

"I'm sure they will send the vehicles to only ladies' mechanic shop for maintenance."

@samuelgmusic wrote:

"Amazing initiative.👏🏽 This is for safety reasons and it’s commendable!"

@eddievanbossu_ commented:

"So they should also send the vehicles to female mechanic workshops for maintenance. 💪🏾🔥"

@RichyDonPapa said:

"They’ll call men misogynistic for having the same business model, but hey, chances are, they’ll run outta business and open it up for men to join in. It has happened severely around the world."

@MrStrong_Utd wrote:

"This idea is very wack, childish, and breeds insecurities. Whatever they’re trying to prove is so unnecessary."

Ghanaians question why Uber refuses cashless trips

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that an Uber driver in Accra refused to accept card payment, insisting on cash, which sparked mixed reactions from Ghanaians.

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According to the operator, drivers from the ehailing service prefer cash as they can use it immediately to buy petrol, whereas card payments may delay their earnings.

Reactions to the Uber driver's comments were varied, with some understanding the preference for cash for trips due to concerns over issues like payment reversals.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh