Around 860 women licensed to drive taxis

By Petra - Sep 19,2015 - Last updated at Sep 19,2015

AMMAN — Some 864 women have obtained licences that allow them to drive public transport vehicles, according to Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Department statistics.

Obtaining the licence does not necessarily mean using it for a job, but it is still a right for males and females alike, according to Brig. Gen. Ahmad Al Kafawin, director of the department.

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