Should female Uber passengers have the option to request a female driver to avoid assault or harassment?

I mean women can assault women just as easily as men can. So I don't think that automatically would make female passengers safer, so no, I don't. It doesn't make any sense and is just discrimination based on gender.

Seems like a good idea, but then it opens up the whole case for discriminating against men and as others answerers have stated, female drivers are just as capable of sexual assault or otherwise harming or harassing female passengers, so it's hardly a guarantee of their safety. It's just not plausible in the grand scheme of things.

At that point they'd need to have proof the customer is actually female too because men will pretend to be females to end up with a female driver (I'm not sure if Uber does verify already anyways).

No harm in it (pun unintended) It’s like choosing a female OB GYN.

The comments…oh please…WTF is the problem with these users about a female passenger wanting a female driver. It’s a comfort zone thing.

You don’t even trust women drivers.

And yet you say it’s discrimination.

I think there should be a different service of the same company called as “ Uber girls “ , I think even female drivers would feel safer that way . I know drivers who have been robbed by passengers.

Yes they should be able to

Yes of course

They very well should be able to request women drivers its actually surprising that its not offered as its much safer for the female clients.
NOW... you get people that are going to twist and turn this any way to say its wrong and so be it but the bottom line is that as a woman you probably feel you can hold your own if you have to against another woman much better then you can a man and i wont be surprised if most women feel that way.
Its a safe and GREAT idea.... good thinking.

well i feel threatened by black and asian drivers can i ask for a white driver ? i don't think so lmao

So female Uber drivers have never assaulted or harassed anyone?

I think all customers should be given quality service, period.

Pretty sure they have that option and if there is not a female driver in the area then they can hitchhike or walk. If a female Uber driver has to come 200 miles to pick her up, then she can pay for it. But I still think they have lots of options.

At this point, the info says no. Interesting, because drivers can request only women clients:

[quote] This is why Uber launched the Women Rider Preference feature in 2022, a feature which gives women and non-binary registered driver-partners an opportunity to express the preference to only receive trip requests from women riders when they are online with the Uber app.

This feature can give you extra peace of mind when driving during optimum earning hours, such as in the evening. Empowering you with more confidence to earn anytime, anywhere and allowing you to improve your earning opportunities.[/quote]

I don’t see why not. Even if a driver has a clean record doesn’t mean their presence could trigger someone due to PTSD. Just like some men might not be comfortable with a female driver.

That's a great idea.

I think their should be more accomodations to be considered with women and teens/kids. I personally can't ever take one. I just do not trust it.

i don't think so, not all men are perv's most are just trying to make an honest living, where do we draw the line with discrimination

Don't those cars have cameras?

On one hand you could say it's not fair to male drivers but on the other hand it's for a pretty good reason.

I knew of a woman once who became a taxi driver for that express reason . She had suffered domestic violence and knew what it was like to feel threatened by the close proximity of a man in isolated quarters .

She did really well . Her whole clinetelle were women .

I like the sentiment, but Uber wouldn’t get away with that kind of protocol in the US.

Don’t see why not as well. Plus it’s up to them if they feel comfortable or safe

I guess but they might be waiting awhile. I can’t recall seeing many female drivers

Nashville has a ride share service for women; with female drivers.

I think that is already an option, isn’t it?

Men should request one also

You know I think this is a great idea.

Dont see why not

For safety, yes

I don’t see why not 💁‍♂️

Yes definitely 👍

sure, why not

I’d like that.

I think so

Yes

No, that would be discrimination.

yeah but then you would get trans women doing it too

It's sad that that even comes up. At the same time though, what's stopping a female uber driver from pulling a gun and robbing you?

In a lot of towns uber is banned due to un licenced cars and drivers they use .never travel alone in one if you really have to use them

U still could get assaulted by a female so

Yes