Is it considered seclusion for a woman to ride alone with a non-mahram man inside the city?

The questioner : One of the sisters asks, O honorable Shaykh, and says: Is it considered seclusion or not for a woman to ride alone with a non-mahram man inside the city? Knowing that cities differ... and the type of cars, some are... and some are partitioned within the same car? You find the car... for example?

The Shaykh : I see that this is seclusion. That a woman riding with a driver who is not a mahram to her is forbidden seclusion, falling under the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family): . And this seclusion is more dangerous than seclusion in a room, because the driver plays with this woman's mind, beautifies evil for her, softens his speech to her, and takes her wherever he wishes in the deserts and wilderness, so the danger of this is great. Therefore, it is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to ride with a driver who is not a mahram to her, even if she is in the city. Yes.