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Uber is letting women avoid male drivers and riders in the US (www.uber.com)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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When women riders and drivers told us they wanted more control over how they ride and earn, we listened. That feedback led to Women Preferences, features designed to give women the choice to ride with other women. Since our first pilots last summer, we’ve heard just how much that choice matters—from feeling more comfortable in the back seat to more confident behind the wheel.

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[–] 12 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Anecdotally, large by the fact that every single woman I know has experienced some form of sexual harassment. And that's not hyperbolic.

More abstract, large by the fact that it is even a discussion. If a not inconsequential amount of men have harassed women enough that this is just brought up at all, then it's an issue that needs to be addressed in some form or fashion.

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  • [+] -7 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Right, but is this the best way to address this, by telling women "All men are the same, they will harass you, they can't help themselves. So here, click this button and you will never have to pick one up?"

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  • [–] 7 points 6 months ago

    Best? Maybe not.

    But until the underlying social issue gets resolved, it's a solution to address it.

    It's also one that could be utilized alongside other protections for women, or as a stop gap to get to a better solution.

    They still will need to work out other ways to empower women to terminate a ride (both as driver and passenger) without penalty AND to ensure the passenger is let out of the vehicle in a safe place. Along with better reporting, investigations, and consequences for those who do harass.

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