Amidst the 150 startups that are exhibited in the 2018 RiseUp summit, a new ride-hailing service, Fyonka, has stood apart, sparking discussion and appreciation. Egyptian Streets spoke to Fyonka (Ribbon or bow, in Arabic), Egypt’s newest all female-riding service, rivaling Uber and Careem giants for safety and premium service however distinguishing itself through its eco-system of female riders and drivers solely. Set officially to be launched on the 23rd of December, the startup was co-founded by Abdallah Hussein and Mostafa El Kholy; it has already been downloaded by 500 users and has made over 400 rides since its soft launch a week ago. ”We aim to be so much more than just a transportation service. we aim to build and initiate a woman empowerment movement that helps women, here in Egypt, have more have more of a positive output through three different channels.” explains Abdallah Hussein, Fyonka co-founder. The service aims to provide not only a safe riding experience for women, it also prides itself in being a secure job outlet as well. Taking into consideration safety and cultural barriers, Egyptian female drivers are not prone to feeling comfortable in…
‘Fyonka’ All-Female Ride Hailing Service Seeks Empowering Egyptian Women
December 11, 2018
