Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

Uber has launched a women-only ride option across the US, allowing female drivers and passengers to request matches with other women. The feature, piloted last year, aims to provide a safer and more comfortable experience for women riders and drivers. This rollout follows requests from women for more control over their ride experiences. However, Uber faces a class action lawsuit in California from male drivers alleging sex discrimination due to the feature potentially limiting their access to passengers. Uber is contesting the lawsuit and cites a public interest in enhancing safety. Similar to Lyft, which faces a similar lawsuit, Uber already offers this option in over 40 countries for drivers and seven countries for riders.

Uber has launched a women-only ride option across the US, allowing female riders and drivers to request matches with each other. The feature, accessible through the app, aims to address safety concerns expressed by female users. Despite this nationwide rollout, Uber faces a class action lawsuit in California from male drivers who allege the policy is discriminatory and violates the Unruh Act. The lawsuit argues that the feature gives female drivers an advantage while reinforcing gender stereotypes. Uber defends the feature as a safety enhancement and is seeking arbitration. Lyft is also facing a similar lawsuit over its women-only ride option.