Page 5 - WHY SHEBAH

This option is popular with working mothers who can monitor their children being picked up
from school, or where transport is needed for children travelling between newly divorced
parents. All Shebah drivers are required to complete a working with children check before they
are hired, and mums have the option of selecting a car with a fitted baby seat.

Shebah was launched in 2017 in response to the alarming rate at which vulnerable Australians
are targeted and assaulted, especially during rideshare trips. (Shebah)

When Shebah first started, Ms McEncroe said she had to meet legislative requirements to
ensure she was not breaching any anti-discrimination laws.

She received unwavering support from Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews whose office
approved her in a matter of weeks.
Mr Andrews told 9news.com.au: "Every Victorian has the right to feel safe as a passenger or a
driver of a rideshare vehicle. Our reforms have paved the way for specialist services, including
Shebah, to cater to those passengers who may feel safer and less vulnerable travelling with a
female only driver."
Getting approval in NSW however took 10 months, a lot longer compared to other states and
there were also hurdles on vehicle requirements in the NT.

To any haters who say Shebah is unfairly discriminating against men, Ms McEncroe says: "I
encourage men to start their own rideshare business exclusively for men, if they feel so
inclined."