2008-01-22

Saudi Arabia to lift ban on women drivers

Saudi Arabia is to lift its ban on women drivers in an attempt to stem a rising suffragette-style movement in the deeply conservative state.

Government officials have confirmed the landmark decision and plan to issue a decree by the end of the year.

More from the Telegraph here.

The streets of Saudi Arabia have just become much more dangerous, can we expect more driving like this?

3 comments:

  1. I lived there. Women can't be worse than the 11 year olds DRIVING because their moms can't and so need their little sons to drive for them. If there is a licensing process for people, it isn't enforced. Riyadh was the most terrifying driving I have seen in the world. Maybe women will be a civilizing factor, insh'allah. :-)

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  2. It's about time!... As long as they don't do what I blogged about yesterday :)

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  3. wow, how exciting!! i am so glad to hear that...and Don Veto: "BE NICE!!" :P~

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