Lyft Rolls Out New Feature Allowing Women and Nonbinary Riders to Request Drivers of the Same Gender for Safety

Lyft's new Women+ Connect feature allows women and nonbinary riders to request drivers of the same gender for safety and comfort.

The feature will roll out first in 5 cities - Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose.

Women and nonbinary drivers can opt-in to prioritize requests from women and nonbinary riders.

Ridesharing can pose risks for both drivers and riders, with thousands of sexual assault reports in recent years.

Some riders feel more comfortable choosing women drivers, though drivers cannot exclusively request women passengers.