Uber Testing New Feature In Detroit, 2 Other U.S. Cities

DETROIT — Detroit is one of three cities where Uber will test a new feature that pairs women drivers and riders.

The new tool gives women the option to ask for a woman driver and create a preference in their app settings. It also allows women driving for Uber to choose a setting indicating a preference for women riders.

There's no guarantee the rider will be matched with a woman, but the chances increase when you make the selection.

The ride-share company is expected to launch the new tool next month. Los Angeles and San Francisco are also test sites. The company also said it tested the feature in countries such as France, Germany and Argentina.

Uber said the goal is to create a better ride-share experience for women.

"It’s about giving women more choice, more control, and more comfort when they ride and drive," said Camiel Irving, Uber’s vice president of U.S. and Canada operations, in a release.