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    Mother-of-five steers new course as Gaza's first woman taxi driver

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    Mother-of-five steers new course as Gaza's first woman taxi driver

    Taking the road less travelled has become a way of life for Naela Abu Jibba


    Published:  November 23, 2020 07:34 Reuters  and  compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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    For Naela Abu Jibba, a mother of five who lives and works in the Gaza Strip, taking the road less travelled has become a way of life. | Above: Naela sits behind the wheel of her vehicle at Beach refugee camp in Gaza City. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    The first woman taxi driver in the Palestinian territory, the 39-year-old has become a target of sexist jibes about her abilities behind the wheel - but they pale into irrelevance beside the gratitude of her all-female clientele. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    "I get lots of offensive (social media) comments, but the encouraging comments are far greater," she said. "Some say this is a job for men, others say we (women) cause accidents, when the fact is, women are calmer and more careful drivers than men." Many of her passengers, who must book her service in advance, feel calmer too being driven by her than by men. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    "When a woman exits a hair-dresser shop, going to a party dressed and wearing makeup she feels better riding with a woman," Abu Jibba said. Client Sousan Abu Ateila, 28, agreed. "We feel more comfortable," she told Reuters. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Abu Jibba, who has a degree in community service, started her taxi business after failing to find work. Gaza's unemployment rate stands at 49%, with hardship deepened by border restrictions that Israel and Egypt, citing security concerns, have long maintained. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Wearing a headscarf and a COVID-19 mask, Abu Jibba drives an off-white Kia and wears a vest with her Al-Mukhtara (Chieftain) taxi service's livery. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Abu Jibba hopes to expand her business once the pandemic, which has caused Gaza residents to cut down on their travel and social activities, ends. The territory of two million people has reported more than 12,000 cases and 56 deaths. "My dream is to have an Al-Mukhtara fleet," Abu Jibba said. Image Credit: REUTERS

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