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Uber Launches Women-Only Ride Option in Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich

The pilot program allows female riders to select women drivers and offers female drivers the option to accept only women passengers, aiming to enhance safety and inclusivity.

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Der Fahrdienstleister Uber bietet auch Kundinnen in Deutschland künftig an, eine Fahrt mit einer weiblichen Fahrerin zu buchen. Zunächst startet das Angebot in Berlin, Frankfurt und München, wie das Unternehmen am Donnerstag erklärte.

Overview

  • Uber's new pilot feature enables women riders to request rides exclusively with female drivers in three major German cities: Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich.
  • The initiative is designed to improve safety for women, particularly during nighttime travel, with no additional cost for selecting a female driver.
  • Female drivers can choose to accept only ride requests from women, aiming to make the job more appealing and secure for women drivers.
  • The limited number of women drivers on Uber’s platform may lead to longer wait times for women-only rides during the pilot phase.
  • This follows Uber's 2024 Paris launch of a similar option and coincides with growing safety concerns highlighted by a German Interior Ministry study showing over half of women avoid certain areas or transport at night.