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Uber's Women Drivers Feature: Addressing Safety Concerns

Author: The Daily News Now! March 10, 2026 Duration: 1:41

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Uber introduces Women Drivers feature nationwide, allowing women passengers to request female drivers and vice versa, aiming to enhance safety and comfort. Despite a class action lawsuit alleging discrimination, Uber defends the feature as a public safety measure following reports of assaults on ride-hailing apps.

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