Uber launches "by Women" option: we tell you all about this new service for women in Paris

Starting this Thursday, November 28, 2024, Uber is introducing a new feature to its app in Paris: the "Uber by Women" option. This feature allows users to choose a vehicle driven exclusively by a woman, aiming to reassure passengers while promoting the feminization of the profession.

Taking a cab in Paris with complete peace of mind? That's whatUber 's new"By Women" optionfor women offers. From now on, female passengers will be able to select a category from the usual choices, such as UberX or Green, guaranteeing them a female driver. This free service is available from this Thursday, November 28, 2024, and offers a suitable response to the safety concerns of many women when traveling by VTC. In a press release, the transport service announced the launch of this option, which aims to reassure female users. Uber also aims to feminize a profession still largely dominated by men. We answer all your questions about this new service.

What is the "Uber by Women" option?

Uber by Women" is a new feature of the Uber app that allows female passengers to book a ride provided exclusively by a female driver. The service is designed to offer more choice and reassurance to female users, particularly on night-time journeys.

Who is this option for?

It is aimed primarily at women using Uber and wishing to be driven by another woman. However, the initiative also aims to attract more women to the VTC sector, by creating a perceived more welcoming working environment.

How does this option work?

Female users can choose the " Uber by Women " option in the app, just as they would for a classic category (UberX, Green, Comfort, etc.). If no female driver is available, the option automatically disappears from the app. What's more, if a man tries to use this option, female drivers can cancel the ride without penalty.

How many female drivers are available?

In France, only 3% of Uber drivers are women, or around 1,500 active female drivers. This means that the waiting time for an "Uber by Women" ride could be longer, estimated at 15 minutes on average, compared with 4 minutes for a standard ride.

Is there a charge for this option?

No, this feature is free for users. It has been designed to meet a specific request at no extra cost.

What are the benefits for women drivers?

To encourage women to join the platform or use this option, Uber is offering a reduction in its service fee from 25% to 15% until February 28, 2025. This exceptional measure is designed to make the profession more economically attractive for female drivers.

Why did Uber launch this service?

This initiative meets two major challenges:

Enhance the safety of female passengers by offering them a dedicated option.
Feminize the VTC sector, where women are under-represented.

According to Laureline Serieys, Managing Director of Uber France: " With 'Uber by Women', we're taking a concrete step to offer more choice to women and enable them to travel with complete peace of mind. "