German Muslim entrepreneur, Salim, makes a special taxi service for Muslims. This service can be enjoyed by visiting Muxlimtaxi.net. German Muslims can ask the driver who is driving the taxi to be Muslim and of the same gender as the passenger.
This service is not new because previously similar services were offered by mitfahrgelegenheit.de. In 1996, said Salim, his parents who came from Iraq had a bad experience when using a taxi service. Incidentally the taxi driver is a non-Muslim. Along the way, his parents were always scolded about Islam and Muslims. "He cursed at the veil my mother was wearing," Salim was quoted as saying thelocal.de (27 / 1).
However, Salam ensures, the services it offers are not specifically for Muslims. Non-Muslim passengers are also allowed to use this service. "I also hope that this service can become a bridge between Muslims and non-Muslims," he said.
Despite the noble purpose, this service received a lot of criticism. Various parties accuse Salam of creating a gap between immigrants and German society. "Many Muslim brothers and sisters complain that they cannot enjoy conventional services because of gender segregation," he said. (The Local / Republika). *
