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Social and cultural norms in emerging markets including Egypt are restricting the extent to which women seek employment <\/strong>in the booming ridesharing industry, according to a report from the International Finance Corporation (pdf)<\/a>. The report finds that apps such as Uber and Lyft hiring women drivers could lead to positive results both economically and in creating a safer environment for women customers. \u201c17% of women riders surveyed identify the lack of women drivers as a reason not to use the Uber app more often, and 40% would prefer a woman driver when traveling alone or at night. Attracting more women drivers could therefore encourage more women to ride, thereby further increasing demand for women drivers, creating a virtuous cycle.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Social and cultural norms in emerging markets including Egypt are restricting the extent to which women seek employment in the booming ridesharing industry, according to a report from the International Finance Corporation (pdf). 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