Uber introduced a feature called Women Preferences, allowing women riders to be paired with women drivers to enhance safety. This option will be available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit. Women can reserve rides with female drivers and set preferences in the app. This feature is part of Uber's response to safety concerns, as recorded incidents of sexual assault have declined. Although incidents are rare, Uber emphasizes that any safety issue is unacceptable and indicates a commitment to improving rider security.
The ride-share app launched Women Preferences, allowing women to be matched with women drivers for safety and security, a change widely requested among female users.
Women can choose to reserve a ride with a woman driver and toggle preferences in the app settings to increase matching chances, enhancing their safety experience.
Uber recorded 2,717 reports of sexual assault incidents from 2021 to 2022, indicating a 22% decrease from previous years, showcasing ongoing safety improvements.
Despite reporting an extremely low incident rate of 99.9998%, Uber acknowledges that even one safety incident is unacceptable, demonstrating commitment to rider safety.
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