Well according to Mr A, Thomasthetaxi they're not?
Sisters are doing it for themselves.....
London's female cabbies are getting a raw deal and are planning to take the PCO/TfL to the international court of human rights.
(Really? Who is funding that then?)
Forums are buzzing with posts from disgruntled women taxi drivers as they come together to discuss equality in the working conditions between men and women in the London licensed taxi trade, currently being exacerbated by the apathy of the TFL/PCO and local councils such as Westminster city council.
They are also concerned that they are not being protected by the Police or the PCO, from the aggression of touting PHV drivers when trying to exercise their right to gain access to licensed taxi ranks.
In an interview with The Anderson Shelter, (
) One female driver (Dizzy 
) who wishes to remain anonymous said;
"Working with my male licensed taxi colleagues has never been a problem. But we have to face abuse from PHV drivers on a daily basis. I understand that some of these drivers hold women in very low esteem, but I would expect the Police to be more sympathetic."
She went on to explain that she had faced sexist attitudes from all departments when dealing with the problems she has been experiencing.
Westminster Council came in for the most criticism from female drivers, for the lack of safe toilet facilities available over a 24 hour period.
It seems as if Mr Lowe is of the opinion, that women should not drive taxis on a night shift!
If this is not the case, perhaps he can facilitate our female colleagues with there very own, very safe, purpose built conveniences.
