That long-standing tradition is now giving way to its modern substitute: Snapp, Iran’s version of Uber, which is also offering something unique – a fleet of female drivers for women and children. In the past three years, Snapp has revolutionised the way Tehranis live and travel in the city. “I have friends who’re doing a master’s degree at Sharif University or other universities and they’re Snapp drivers,” he said. Unlike Uber, Snapp drivers accept both online payments and cash. Shahkar said that, traditionally, female drivers earning an income is not a very common form of business in Iran.

Source: The Guardian July 31, 2017 12:00 UTC