Since the lifting of the driving ban in 2018, ride-hailing giants like Uber have empowered Saudi women to become drivers, boosting their economic participation and autonomy. Over 500% growth observed ...

Saudi tourism officials know that female safety is something they need to talk more about. Uber’s latest move is a step towards changing perceptions. Uber is launching a new feature in Saudi Arabia ...

The end of a decades-old female driving ban is expected to bring an economic windfall for millions of Saudi women, making it easier for them to work and do business. Taghreed Ghazala, who owns a chain ...

On Monday, a woman in Saudia Arabia, where women are banned from driving, died in a car accident and was mistakenly identified as a famous activist. The event was a tragedy for those involved, but for ...

When you’re waiting for an Uber ride late at night or heading to an important meeting, peace of mind can feel priceless. Now, women in the U.S. will have an extra layer of comfort: Uber’s “Women ...

Uber said it’s starting a program to allow women passengers to pick female drivers or share a ride with other women, with pilots slated to begin in the next few weeks in Los Angeles, San Francisco and ...

July 23 (UPI) --Uber said Wednesday its new feature will allow women passengers and drivers to avoid being paired with men on the ride-sharing app in a push to enhance safety. Across the United States ...

While change is happening, institutionalizing it may take longer. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- I was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the second time in six months and could feel the change between my visits ...