By Tara John
TRAINS
U.K. opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn raised the idea of female-only passenger cars in 2015 to tackle harassment. Critics said segregating women would signal defeat on the issue.
BUSES
In the Chinese city of Zhengzhou, the introduction of women-only buses featuring pink fluffy toys has riled feminists who said they encourage stereotyping.
TAXIS
Women-only cabs (below) in conservative Dubai might reduce the risks of sexual assault, but they have been criticized for reinforcing gender segregation.
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