Uber changing its settings so women can avoid being matched with male drivers
Published on Jul 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Jul 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Uber is giving women in the US more control over who’s behind the wheel.
Starting next month, the app will let women choose same-gender matches as both riders and drivers.
It’s not just about speed or ratings anymore – it’s about control, comfort, and setting boundaries.
The new feature will be rolled out in three US states first.
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Uber is officially rolling out its new ‘Women Preferences’ feature across the United States.
First stops? LA, San Francisco, and Detroit.
By the end of summer, expect to see the option live in most major cities.
So what does it do?
Simple: women can now request rides from women only. If you’re a woman driving for Uber, you can choose to only pick up women too.
If there’s a wait, you can still go for the fastest pickup, but that decision stays with you.

This new feature was built on real feedback. And it’s been a long time coming.
Uber first introduced the idea back in 2019 in Saudi Arabia, right after women there gained the right to drive.
Since then, it’s expanded to more than 40 countries, and now they believe it’s finally ready to be rolled out in the US.
According to VP of Operations Camiel Irving, they ‘tested, listened, and refined’ the feature during test runs in France, Germany, and beyond, before giving it the green light.
What the Women Preferences setting signals for the future
This isn’t about excluding anyone – it’s about giving women more control over their own experience.
Not every ride feels safe, especially late at night or in unfamiliar neighborhoods. For many women, this update is about removing that anxiety from the equation.
It’s also about giving female drivers a fairer shot.
For drivers, it’s a meaningful change too.
The ability to opt into women-only rides adds flexibility and could help more women feel comfortable staying on the platform.

Uber’s struggled with safety perception in recent years. This update is a strong, tangible move that puts more power in women’s hands.
And if it works in the US, don’t be surprised if it becomes the new normal across the ride-hailing industry.
Uber says it’s about flexibility, but what it really offers is something stronger: agency. And for a lot of women, that makes all the difference.
Check your app in August – the Women Preferences setting might just be the update you didn’t know you needed.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.