Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026
Nationwide Rollout
Uber officially expands the Women Rider Preference feature to all US markets.
US Pilot Expansion
Feature introduced to select US cities including Columbus, Ohio and Portland, Oregon.
Initial Launch
Uber launches 'U-Elas' in Brazil to allow women drivers to choose women riders.
Uber has officially expanded its 'Women Rider Preference' feature to all US markets, allowing women and non-binary drivers to prioritize requests from women riders. This nationwide rollout aims to enhance safety and attract more female drivers to the platform amid intensifying competition in the gig economy.
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