The factors of female taxi drivers’ speeding offenses in Taiwan

• This study explored the factors of female taxi drivers’ speeding offenses in Taiwan.
• Of the observed female taxi drivers, 22.8% reported at least one speeding offense.
• A female taxi driver’s age, education and mileage were related to speeding risk.
• Job experience, operating style and engine size were not related to speeding risk.

Females choosing taxi driving as a career is rare, therefore, investigating such samples is often difficult. Speeding is one of the most common driving violations, however, there has been no research looking into female taxi drivers’ speeding issue. This study explores the factors of female taxi drivers’ speeding offenses in Taiwan. Data is based on a national survey and includes 235 professional female taxi drivers. The results indicate that female taxi drivers work approximately 27.37 days per month, at a mean of 9.76 h per day. Of the female taxi drivers represented in this study, 22.8% reported at least one speeding offense over a one-year period. The results of a logistic regression model reveal that the determinant factors associated with female taxi drivers’ speeding offenses are significantly related to age, educational level and mileage driven. However, job experience, business operating style, and vehicle engine size are not associated with committing speeding offenses. Practical implications for traffic safety of female taxi drivers are also discussed.