the US Uber Photo by: Nam Y. Huh / AP Uber sign displayed on car. By: ALEXANDRA OLSON, AP Business Writer Posted 9:07 AM, Mar 09, 2026 NEW YORK (AP) — 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 riding-hailing platform. The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it is discriminatory against men....