Mäekinen, TiiaGhulman, Sumaya2026-03-032025Ghulman, S. M. (2025). Quantitative research in evaluating the perceived safety and effectiveness of women-only taxi services in reducing harassment for female travelers in Paris (Master’s thesis). Glion institute of higher educationhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14154/78367A quantitative comparative study assessing perceived safety and harassment outcomes of women-only taxi services versus standard ride-hailing in Paris, with policy and operational recommendations for safer urban mobility.This quantitative research examines the perceived safety and effectiveness of women-only taxi services in reducing harassment for female travelers in Paris and selected European cities. Using a structured online questionnaire (N ≈ 40–60), the study compares perceived safety levels and self-reported harassment incidents between women-only and standard ride-hailing services. Descriptive and inferential analyses (t-tests, chi-square, correlations, and regression) indicate significantly higher perceived safety and lower non-physical harassment (verbal and behavioral) among users of women-only services, while differences in physical harassment were not statistically significant. Key adoption barriers include limited availability, longer waiting times, higher perceived costs, and ethical/legal concerns regarding gender-exclusive services. The findings suggest that women-only taxi services can serve as a valuable supplementary safety measure but should not replace systemic safety reforms in mainstream ride-hailing platforms. Policy implications include strengthening driver vetting, real-time monitoring, incident reporting mechanisms, and targeted pilots or subsidies to improve availability without reinforcing segregation.63en-USWomen-only taxi servicesRide-hailing platformsPerceived safetyNon-physical harassmentGender and mobilityUrban transport safetyFemale travelersMobility justiceSituational crime preventionRoutine activity theoryService innovationAdoption barriersParis urban mobility.Thesis