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A day in the life of a female taxi driver

These women are setting themselves apart from stereotypical roles [Courtesy]

Finding a lady in the driver's seat is not unusual when you request a taxi. These women are setting themselves apart from stereotypical roles, showing that they are up to the task with hands-on opportunities to make a living.

It is a key form of employment, with many cab-hailing services competing in the same market. The industry employs tens of thousands of digital taxi drivers. Uber alone has over 5,000 drivers and over 360,000 active riders.

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