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by Dargan (2019) found that such services were well- will be allowed to participate in the service. Each
received by women who felt more comfortable traveling with driver’s background will be thoroughly checked,
female drivers. However, these services have faced including criminal background checks, driving records,
challenges such as limited geographic coverage, scalability, and identity verification.
and difficulties in ensuring a sufficiently large pool of female  Driver-Rating System: Passengers can rate drivers
drivers.
after each trip, ensuring accountability and maintaining
In parallel, research by Sun et al. (2020) investigated the role a high level of trust within the community.
of mobile technology in improving transportation safety.
 Live Ride Monitoring: The app will allow real-time
They suggested that integrating location-based services
monitoring of rides by a designated safety officer,
(GPS), automatic emergency alerts, and in-app
ensuring additional support in case of unusual events.
communication can significantly reduce safety risks for
passengers. Additionally, tools like in-app messaging, 2. Convenience Features for Parents:
emergency contact sharing, and tracking features have been  Child Seat Options: The app will allow parents to
shown to provide users with a greater sense of control over request rides equipped with child safety seats, ensuring
their safety. the safe transport of children.
The specific needs of parents using ride-hailing services have  Customizable Ride Preferences: Parents will be able to
also been explored in the literature. A study by Gupta et al. customize their ride based on family needs, such as
(2018) demonstrated that parents often prioritize services choosing spacious vehicles or those equipped with
offering child seat options and other family-friendly features. necessary amenities for children.
Despite the availability of child safety seats in some ride-
hailing services, there is still a gap in meeting the broader  Parent-Driver Communication: In-app communication
features will enable parents to communicate directly
needs of parents, such as ensuring drivers are equipped to
with the driver about specific needs such as child seat
handle children safely and ensuring the vehicle is family-
installation or special requests.
friendly.
Finally, the growing importance of inclusive transportation
services has led to the rise of apps focusing on safety,
accessibility, and user-centric design. For instance, initiatives
like "MOM-Cabs" have been designed to cater specifically to
mothers, offering features such as on-demand child care
assistance and driver background checks. While these
services are promising, research by Lee (2021) suggests
there is still considerable room for improvement in
integrating these features into mainstream ride-hailing
platforms.
This paper builds upon these previous studies and explores
the potential of a women-only cab app with enhanced safety
features specifically designed for parents. By addressing the
gaps in existing services and integrating the lessons learned
from prior research, this study seeks to propose an
innovative and comprehensive solution that enhances the Fig.1 Proposed Work
safety and convenience of transportation for women and 3. User Experience and Interface Design:
parents.  User-Friendly Interface: The app will feature an
III. PROPOSED WORK intuitive interface to ensure ease of use, with simple
The objective of this research is to design a secure, user- navigation for women and parents, particularly for those
friendly women-only cab app tailored to the specific needs of who may not be tech-savvy.
female passengers and parents. This solution will integrate a  Personalized Profiles: Users can create profiles that
range of enhanced safety features aimed at addressing the store preferences, past ride histories, and special
unique challenges faced by women, particularly those requests to streamline the booking process.
traveling with children. The proposed work will focus on
three key areas: safety, convenience, and user experience.  Multi-Language Support: Recognizing the diverse
demographics, the app will offer multilingual support,
1. Safety Features: ensuring accessibility for users from different linguistic
 Real-time GPS Tracking: Every ride will be equipped backgrounds.
with real-time GPS tracking to allow passengers to share
their journey’s location with trusted contacts. This  Ride Scheduling & Flexibility: Users will have the
ensures a transparent and secure ride. option to schedule rides in advance, a feature
particularly useful for parents needing transport during
 Emergency Button: The app will include an easily busy times or for school drop-offs.
accessible emergency button that immediately notifies
the nearest emergency services and shares the user's 4. Implementation Plan and Technology Stack:
location. It will also notify designated emergency  The app will be built using a hybrid mobile framework
contacts within the app. such as React Native for cross-platform compatibility,
ensuring it works on both iOS and Android devices.
 Verified Female Drivers: Only verified female drivers

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