Already in summer 2008 the first ever service of gay taxi may appear in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg. Expectedly, a business-plan for the project will be ready in March – April. According to the company developing the project, transportation of people of non-traditional sexual orientation will be carried out by one of the firms which vacancies are now widely present at the city web-portals.
Gay taxi transportation will supposedly cost only 50-100 roubles more than travelling by “traditional” taxi. At the moment the company-organizer is looking for staff for the future service: all candidates must be 19-37-year-old males.
Source: mk.ru
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Gay Taxi May Appear in Yekaterinburg
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Nicky
: This is crazy! Isn't a taxi meant to be a vehicle for moving from one place to another in a rather fast way? Or do I miss something here? And is there really a sufficient demand for such a service ? Added: 03 March 2008 15:42 |
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David Dodson
: I believe the point is to provide a safe mode of transportation to people in the gay community or of minorities etc. Remember, Russia had riots just because of the attempt to hold a gay pride parade and rally. Added: 05 March 2008 01:11 |
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Nicky
: yes, but isn't it making yourself (as a gay person) even more stigmatized ? don't see why it would be a safer way of transportation. It seems to me like : Hi guys ! look at me, i am gay ! Added: 05 March 2008 13:10 |
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Dancel
: This service can hardly become popular. What`s the difference who`s your driver I personally don`t care, it can be even a monkey if it has a driving licence. Added: 05 March 2008 21:33 |
