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Uber is letting women avoid male drivers and riders in the US (www.uber.com)
submitted 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) by Beep@lemmus.org 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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[–] liori@lemmy.ml 4 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Great! We just happen to have a driver matching your requirements. Unfortunately, demand for bilingual Mongolian ginger Zoroastrian jazz enthusiasts over 5’10" is off the charts! Fares have increased to get more bilingual Mongolian ginger Zoroastrian jazz enthusiasts over 5’10" Ubers on the road: 9001.0x the normal fare

[–] Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

ugh i guess I can do metalheads too.

[–] HertzDentalBar@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 4 hours ago

You mistype and end up with a methhead.