Uber

Women Preferences Expands Nationwide

New York Post

Uber expands women-only ride program nationwide in the US

The Epoch Times

Uber Expands Women-Only Ride Option Nationwide

Guardian

Uber launches women-only option across the US

Independent

Ride share app launches women-only ride amid discrimination lawsuit

Coming Soon: Women Preferences

Women Preferences Expands to 26 Cities

Court House News

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE UNRUH CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, SECTION 51 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE

Go Get 2023

Uber expanded its "Women Preferences" feature nationwide across the U.S. on Monday, allowing female passengers to request female drivers through the in-app "Women Drivers" option, while enabling women drivers to set preferences to receive trip requests from female clients.

Uber expanded its "Women Preferences" feature nationwide across the U.S. on Monday, allowing female passengers to request female drivers through the in-app "Women Drivers" option, while enabling women drivers to set preferences to receive trip requests from female clients.

The feature is also available for Uber's teen accounts, which were first announced in 2023, allowing teenagers and their guardians to request female drivers for both on-demand trips and when booking in advance.

The feature is also available for Uber's teen accounts, which were first announced in 2023, allowing teenagers and their guardians to request female drivers for both on-demand trips and when booking in advance.

Uber first introduced the option in Saudi Arabia in 2019, following the country's decision to allow women to drive. Since then, the service has expanded to over 40 countries worldwide, with the company reporting it has been used to complete more than 230 million trips globally.

Uber first introduced the option in Saudi Arabia in 2019, following the country's decision to allow women to drive. Since then, the service has expanded to over 40 countries worldwide, with the company reporting it has been used to complete more than 230 million trips globally.

In the U.S., Uber initially piloted the feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit in the summer of 2025, before expanding it to 26 other American cities in November, including Chicago, Denver and Houston.

In the U.S., Uber initially piloted the feature in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit in the summer of 2025, before expanding it to 26 other American cities in November, including Chicago, Denver and Houston.

Uber's decision, however, comes despite it facing a class action lawsuit over the feature filed by two California Uber drivers, who allege that the preference violates California's Unruh Act, which prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises.

Uber's decision, however, comes despite it facing a class action lawsuit over the feature filed by two California Uber drivers, who allege that the preference violates California's Unruh Act, which prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises.

In response, Uber has filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case, citing an agreement signed by the plaintiffs upon joining Uber and arguing that the feature serves a genuine public policy interest by enhancing women's safety.

In response, Uber has filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case, citing an agreement signed by the plaintiffs upon joining Uber and arguing that the feature serves a genuine public policy interest by enhancing women's safety.

Uber #

New York Post #

The Epoch Times #

Guardian #

Independent #

Court House News #

Uber expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide across the United States on March 10, allowing women riders to request female drivers through an in-app option called "Women Drivers" and enabling women drivers to set preferences to receive trip requests from women riders.

Uber expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide across the United States on March 10, allowing women riders to request female drivers through an in-app option called "Women Drivers" and enabling women drivers to set preferences to receive trip requests from women riders.

The feature was first launched in Saudi Arabia in 2019 after the country granted women the right to drive and has since expanded to over 40 countries, completing more than 230 million trips globally.

The feature was first launched in Saudi Arabia in 2019 after the country granted women the right to drive and has since expanded to over 40 countries, completing more than 230 million trips globally.

Two California Uber drivers filed a class action lawsuit in November arguing that the Women Preferences feature violates California's Unruh Act, which prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises, claiming it gives female drivers access to all passengers while male drivers compete for fewer riders.

Two California Uber drivers filed a class action lawsuit in November arguing that the Women Preferences feature violates California's Unruh Act, which prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises, claiming it gives female drivers access to all passengers while male drivers compete for fewer riders.

Uber filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case, stating the feature serves a public policy interest in enhancing safety and is a response to requests from women drivers and riders who said they would feel more comfortable riding with other women.

Uber filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case, stating the feature serves a public policy interest in enhancing safety and is a response to requests from women drivers and riders who said they would feel more comfortable riding with other women.

Uber reports that approximately one-fifth of its drivers in the United States are women, though this ratio varies by city.

Uber reports that approximately one-fifth of its drivers in the United States are women, though this ratio varies by city.

According to Uber's reports, sexual assault incidents decreased from 5,981 between 2017 and 2018 to 2,717 between 2021 and 2022, representing 0.0001% of total trips nationwide during the latter period.

According to Uber's reports, sexual assault incidents decreased from 5,981 between 2017 and 2018 to 2,717 between 2021 and 2022, representing 0.0001% of total trips nationwide during the latter period.

Women Preferences delivers what riders and drivers actually requested — more control and safety options that have powered over 230 million trips globally. The feature expands choice without forcing anyone to use it, letting women feel more comfortable and confident while using Uber. This isn't discrimination; it's responding to real feedback from women who wanted these options.

Women Preferences delivers what riders and drivers actually requested — more control and safety options that have powered over 230 million trips globally. The feature expands choice without forcing anyone to use it, letting women feel more comfortable and confident while using Uber. This isn't discrimination; it's responding to real feedback from women who wanted these options.

Uber's Women Preferences program blatantly violates California's Unruh Act by discriminating against male drivers based on sex. The company openly admits to prioritizing female drivers for rides requested by women, meaning male drivers receive fewer opportunities solely because of their gender. California law prohibits sex-based discrimination regardless of motive — equal treatment isn't optional.

Uber's Women Preferences program blatantly violates California's Unruh Act by discriminating against male drivers based on sex. The company openly admits to prioritizing female drivers for rides requested by women, meaning male drivers receive fewer opportunities solely because of their gender. California law prohibits sex-based discrimination regardless of motive — equal treatment isn't optional.

Uber's Women Driver Feature Faces Discrimination Lawsuit

United States of America

Transportation

Driving

The Women Preferences feature delivers what both riders and drivers have routinely requested: the control and safety options that have already empowered over 230 million trips globally. The toggle is not about discrimination; rather, it enables women to choose how they want to travel, so they can be more comfortable and confident while using Uber's services.

The Women Preferences feature delivers what both riders and drivers have routinely requested: the control and safety options that have already empowered over 230 million trips globally. The toggle is not about discrimination; rather, it enables women to choose how they want to travel, so they can be more comfortable and confident while using Uber's services.

Uber's Women Preferences program is blatantly discriminatory. Under California's Unruh Act, sex-based discrimination is illegal regardless of motive. Yet, Uber is pushing a scheme that prioritizes female drivers over their male counterparts for rides requested by women, resulting in male drivers losing out on business solely because of their gender.

Uber's Women Preferences program is blatantly discriminatory. Under California's Unruh Act, sex-based discrimination is illegal regardless of motive. Yet, Uber is pushing a scheme that prioritizes female drivers over their male counterparts for rides requested by women, resulting in male drivers losing out on business solely because of their gender.

Uber Expands Women Preference Feature Nationwide

Uber's Expands Women DriverPreference Feature Faces Discrimination LawsuitNationwide

The Spin

Articles on this story

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Uber Expands Women Preference Feature Nationwide

Uber's Expands Women DriverPreference Feature Faces Discrimination LawsuitNationwide

The Spin

Articles on this story

Sign Up for Our Free NewslettersSign Up for Our Free Newsletters

Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters
Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters