Egypt's Cairo province is examining a plan for proving a taxi service for women only in order to prevent mixing of the genders.
The move came following success in separating the genders in railroad cars.
The spread of such separation in the Arab world is being met with opposition by taxi drivers, who fear for their livelihoods, and by women's organizations.
Supporters of the plan say that its advantage is that it prevents sexual harassment; opponents say that women's rights must be protected by legislation and punishment.
Source: Al-Quds Al-Arabi, London, December 31, 2009
