VOICED : La proxima revolucion de las saudies: trabajar como taxistas

In June 2018, Saudi women eagerly awaited the opportunity to drive following the lifting of a government-imposed ban. Some women, already holding foreign driving licenses, aspired to work as drivers for Karim, a company similar to Uber. This opportunity allowed them to work part-time and contribute to society. Karim saw this as a lucrative opportunity, aiming to hire up to 100,000 female drivers, capitalizing on women's reluctance to travel with male drivers. Saudi Arabia, previously the only country prohibiting women from driving, prepared for this cultural shift by offering courses for new drivers.

What significant change are Saudi women eagerly awaiting in June 2018?

• The chance to travel abroad freely

• The right to vote

• The ability to drive legally

• The opportunity to work in government

Why do some women with foreign driving licenses want to work for Karim?

• To earn a full-time income

• To serve society and themselves

• To travel internationally

• To avoid working in banks

What is one personal reason a woman gives for wanting to work with Karim?

• To learn new skills

• To make her grandchildren proud

• To meet new people

• To become famous

What is Karim's strategy to attract female drivers?

• Offering high salaries

• Providing free cars

• Registering a large number of women

• Training male drivers

What unique position did Saudi Arabia hold before allowing women to drive?

• The only country with no public transport

• The only country with a female monarch

• The only country with no internet access

• The only country banning women from driving