In Odessa, a new taxi service "Men for Men" may be launched to cater specifically to women. Check out the video for more details!

In Odessa, a taxi service has been promised that will cater exclusively to men. Passengers will be driven to their destination, where they can enjoy drinks, snacks, and special routes designed to keep them far from the personnel of the staffing centers. A video announcing these unique services appeared on the social media platform TikTok.

Information about this new service for men was shared on the Taxist_OD account, which is likely linked to the Odessa taxi service. The man in the video is a driver who is recording a message for potential clients while driving. It is mentioned that the idea for this new service came after the launch of the Women for Women project by the Bolt taxi service. The author of the post claims to offer a similar service, but exclusively for men. According to him, he will provide a full package of services — from drinks, chips, and "crackers," to routes that avoid checkpoints with military enlistment centers, and trips to see "girls."

"I am launching a service in Odessa where a man will drive another man, with beer and some other drinks like whiskey and vodka in the taxi. We will set up a screen, tablet, or monitor for sports broadcasts. The driver will know all the spots for massages, girls, and strip shows, all with discounts. The driver will also be aware of where all the checkpoints are and will navigate around them. This service will be unique to me," — the man promises to his future clients.

Positive feedback has appeared under the video. Commenters are excited about receiving the services they have long awaited. Others note that such a service should be standard for all male passengers.

Taxi in Ukraine — details

The video about "taxis for men" surfaced after the Bolt service announced on Facebook on February 27 that a new service would be available, initially only in Kyiv. The Women for Women service is described as an option for women to call a car that will be driven exclusively by a female driver. To access this service, users must undergo a quick additional verification process, according to Bolt's announcement. The reason for this new project is stated to be the safety of women.

"We understand how important the feeling of safety is for female passengers and drivers, which is why we created the new Women for Women category. It is designed to make travel more convenient and calm for those women who prefer such rides," — explained the Bolt company.

In Kyiv, there is a taxi service called Pink, which employs only women and provides services to women with children under 12 years old. The Facebook page states that among the services offered is the safe transportation of children to school.

It is worth noting that in 2023, the company "Ukrzaliznytsia" introduced special train cars that can be used only by women with children, with age restrictions for boys. The idea for these cars arose because Ukrainian women did not feel safe sharing compartments with unfamiliar men. According to company data, the service is popular, leading to an expansion of the offering: special children's cars were introduced.

As a reminder, on February 20, the NGL project gathered testimonies from 20 women who reported harassment by acting instructors. Meanwhile, a sex scandal erupted at Lviv University, involving 87-year-old instructor Iosif Los.