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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alexandra Olson

Ride share app launches ‘women-only ride’ amid discrimination lawsuit

Uber has launched a new feature across the U.S., enabling women riders and drivers to be matched exclusively with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program designed to address safety concerns on its ride-hailing platform.

The nationwide rollout proceeds despite an ongoing class-action lawsuit in California, which alleges the policy discriminates against men. Rival company Lyft is also facing a discrimination lawsuit over a similar offering introduced in 2024.

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