Uber’s Women-Only Option Sparks Debate and Controversy
Uber has expanded a new safety feature nationwide that allows women riders and drivers to be matched with one another. This expansion comes despite a class-action lawsuit in California alleging discrimination against men. The feature offers women passengers the option to request a female driver through a dedicated setting in the app, aiming to address safety concerns prevalent in the ride-hailing industry. Uber states the feature is a business necessity for enhancing safety, a point supported by legal experts specializing in sex discrimination cases.
John Q. Hosedrinker