Uber Soft Launches “Female Preference”

Uber is soft launching a female preference program and I have one question… I’m Tomi Lahren, find out next. Ride-share company Uber will roll out a pilot program next month in the select cities of LA, San Francisco, and Detroit that will allow female drivers and riders to request female drivers and passengers.  Now this doesn’t guarantee that preference will be granted and will be based on preference availability, etc but I kinda like the idea.  Lyft has a similar option that has already been available for years.  In theory, it’s great, females can ride with other females which- admittedly- does make a lot of us gals feel safer and more at ease.  BUT, there’s one caveat to the whole concept that gives me a GIANT cause for pause. Though not explicitly outlined in the pilot’s policy, I have a feeling Uber will be basing their “female” designation not on biology, but chosen identity.  In that case, the whole point is meaningless.  Would I feel safer and more comfortable with a driver who is male but “identifies” as a female? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I fear this will be yet another win for…the patriarchy! I’m Tomi Lahren and you can watch my show "Tomi Lahren is Fearless" at Outkick.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices