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www.newsweek.com
Uber launches new feature for women -- and some men aren't happy
The feature, which allows women riders to request or reserve trips with women drivers and lets women drivers opt to receive ride requests from women only, is rolling out across the U.
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www.nbcnews.com
Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the U.S.
NEW YORK -- Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U. S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.
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nypost.com
Car-service apps promise safety, but that turns out to be one big lie
Car-service apps didn't just sell convenience. They sold safety.
That was the quiet bargain at the heart of ride-sharing's rise: Ubers were supposed to be safer than taxis; you wouldn't have to text your mom or a friend a photo of the taxi driver's name and hack license plate as you step in.
