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Uber's Women-Only Feature Sparks Discrimination Lawsuit

3/10/2026

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Uber Technologies, Inc. rolled out a nationwide "Women Drivers" feature on March 9, 2026, enabling women riders and drivers to connect exclusively for trips to improve safety.
The California class-action suit claims the policy discriminates against men.
Lyft faces a similar discrimination lawsuit over its comparable service launched in 2024.
The feature lets female drivers set trip preferences for women riders.

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Story summary

Uber Technologies, Inc. rolled out a nationwide "Women Drivers" feature on March 9, 2026, enabling women riders and drivers to connect exclusively for trips to improve safety.
The California class-action suit claims the policy discriminates against men.
Lyft faces a similar discrimination lawsuit over its comparable service launched in 2024.
The feature lets female drivers set trip preferences for women riders.