Whitehorse taxi rally pushes for safer cab rides for Indigenous women – APTN News

Mar 10, 2022

A recent report reveals Indigenous women are three times more likely to report harassment when taking a taxi in Whitehorse compared to non-Indigenous women.

Around two dozen people gathered outside Whitehorse city hall on Tuesday demanding safer taxis for women, especially Indigenous women.

“It’s unfortunate we have to have this rally in general,” said organizer Meesha Whittkopf. “We’re just here to show our support and to push bylaw here. We’re trying to keep people accountable.”

The rally was part of a new taxi safety campaign by the Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council. The campaign is aimed at promoting taxi safety and prevention as well as spreading awareness about sexual harassment and gender-based violence

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