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This study aims to explore the experiences of female ride-hailing drivers in Ghana, focusing on the opportunities and risks they face.

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Lived experiences of female ride hailing drivers and the dynamics of opportunity and risk in Ghana

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This study aims to explore the experiences of female ride-hailing drivers in Ghana, focusing on the opportunities and risks they face.
Conducted 23 in-depth interviews with female ride-hailing drivers in Accra and Kumasi.
Included 5 focus group discussions to gather diverse perspectives between 2023 and 2024.
Utilized structural functionalism as an analytical framework to examine manifest and latent functions of ride-hailing.
Ride-hailing platforms provide economic empowerment and work flexibility but are limited by socio-cultural barriers.
Female drivers navigate safety concerns and gender discrimination through various coping strategies.
Systemic improvements in platform accountability and safety infrastructure are crucial for equitable participation.

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Qualitative study examines economic empowerment and safety challenges in female ride-hailing drivers, suggesting improvements for equitable participation.

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Bukari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff327d674f7c03778bb10 https://doi.org/10.1007/s44282-026-00425-3

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Qualitative study examines economic empowerment and safety challenges in female ride-hailing drivers, suggesting improvements for equitable participation.

Lived experiences of female ride hailing drivers and the dynamics of opportunity and risk in Ghana

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Lived experiences of female ride hailing drivers and the dynamics of opportunity and risk in Ghana

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