With a voucher safely home at night: Women's taxi starts in Dortmund
A new pilot project is starting in Dortmund on July 21, 2025: the women’s night taxi. It is aimed at adults who define themselves as women, are defined as such, or are visibly recognized as such. The goal of the project is to increase nighttime safety on the way home and thereby strengthen social participation.
Collaboration between city, transport companies, and taxi cooperative
The women’s night taxi is a joint project of the city of Dortmund, Dortmunder Stadtwerke (DSW21), and Taxi Dortmund eG. It complements public transportation, particularly for the journey from the last public transport stop to the front door.
Vouchers for fare reduction
The offer is based on a voucher model. Each voucher is worth 8 euros and can be redeemed for a night taxi ride. Cash payout or offsetting of remaining amounts is not possible. A total of 18,750 vouchers are available. They are valid until November 30, 2026, or while supplies last.
The vouchers are available from July 21, 2025, at the DSW21 customer centers at the Petrikirche and in Hörde. All adult women are eligible, with proof of age possible via identity card. A maximum of six vouchers can be issued per collection. A public transport ticket is not required to use the offer.
Conditions for Use
The vouchers are valid daily between 10 PM and 6 AM. They can only be redeemed in vehicles of Taxi Dortmund eG that are marked with the "Plus Taxi" quality seal. These taxis carry a corresponding sticker on the rear window and a plaque on the front window. Currently, around 350 vehicles with the seal are in operation.
The journey must begin within the Dortmund city area. A destination address outside the city area is possible. The voucher is only valid if it is stated before the start of the journey that it is a Women's Night Taxi ride. Taxis can be ordered via the phone number 0231-144444.
Ride-sharing Regulations and Restrictions
Legal guardians or appointed women can take children of all genders and female companions with them. If an adult man is in the vehicle, the voucher cannot be redeemed.
Project Duration and Outlook
The pilot phase of the Women's Night Taxi will run until November 30, 2026. After the test phase is completed or as soon as all vouchers have been issued, an evaluation will take place. Based on this, the project partners want to decide on a possible continuation or adjustment of the offer.
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