'Mum's Taxi' seeks crowdfunding
An Australian entrepreneur has started raising money for a ride-sharing app called "Mum's Taxi" which will only allow only female drivers and women and children passengers. The app asks for parental approval when children request a ride and vehicles will feature accessories such as baby capsules and booster seats. The founder is hoping to release the app in Sydney by October this year.

Comedian and single mother of four George McEncroe is happy to have a laugh about most things, but the safety of women and children isn't one of them. ​

That's why she's raising money for Mum's Taxi, a ride-sharing app where only women are drivers and only women and children are passengers.

McEncroe, who many be familiar to listeners of ABC radio, was working several jobs and saving for a house deposit when she tried joining Uber.

"I registered a couple of times and realised I was just too scared, there are too many risks. I can't afford for something to go wrong," she said.