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I'm hoping there may be some sensible discussion on this topic before it ascends to the usual heights to be found on TDO!!

A driver, male, has changed his name by deed poll to that of a female and has asked other drivers, both male and female, if they would object if he worked in a skirt. It is alleged that hormones are being taken to encourage the body to change it's physical attributes accordingly. I understand that, in due course, the process may be completed surgically.

Now, the dilemma: How, ffs, would a company for which he/she/it works deal with this situation? What the f*ck should a company instruct it's staff to say on the phone if they are asked? How would you handle a similar situation with one of your drivers?

not sure you can refuse a request for a lady driver...

TBH I think all firms should refuse requests for lady drivers.

If they, the firm, are concerned about a male driver on their circuit then best that driver leave.

And if they, the punter, are concerned about a male driver on the circuit then best they try another one.

If a punter wants a lady driver and the firm can supply one; why not?

Because I was of the opinion that all drivers where deemed 'fit and proper' when they got their license.

Or are you saying some are more than others just cos they haven't got a willy?

No but I had a dotty, infirm Grandma who had had a bad experience in her life that led her to be very insecure.

When someone with a dooty Grandma rings for a female driver late at night, how does the office know it's not a sexual predator booking the cab who's after some easy pickings?

I'm hoping there may be some sensible discussion on this topic before it ascends to the usual heights to be found on TDO!!

A driver, male, has changed his name by deed poll to that of a female and has asked other drivers, both male and female, if they would object if he worked in a skirt. It is alleged that hormones are being taken to encourage the body to change it's physical attributes accordingly. I understand that, in due course, the process may be completed surgically.

Now, the dilemma: How, ffs, would a company for which he/she/it works deal with this situation? What the f*ck should a company instruct it's staff to say on the phone if they are asked? How would you handle a similar situation with one of your drivers?

not sure you can refuse a request for a lady driver...

I'm hoping there may be some sensible discussion on this topic before it ascends to the usual heights to be found on TDO!!

A driver, male, has changed his name by deed poll

to that of a female and has asked other drivers, both male and female, if they would object if he worked in a skirt.

It is alleged that hormones are being taken to encourage the body to change it's physical attributes accordingly. I understand that, in due course, the process may be completed surgically.

Now, the dilemma: How, ffs, would a company for which he/she/it works deal with this situation? What the f*ck should a company instruct it's staff to say on the phone if they are asked? How would you handle a similar situation with one of your drivers?