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Uber is letting women avoid male drivers and riders in the US (www.uber.com)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Beep@lemmus.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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When women riders and drivers told us they wanted more control over how they ride and earn, we listened. That feedback led to Women Preferences, features designed to give women the choice to ride with other women. Since our first pilots last summer, we’ve heard just how much that choice matters—from feeling more comfortable in the back seat to more confident behind the wheel.

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[–] mark@programming.dev 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

It really irks me when people change the titles of the articles they link to to try to fit their narrative. Because sadly people dont really click through to the article. Just share the real title and give your commentary on the comments.

[–] melfie@lemy.lol 16 points 1 day ago

Women Preferences Expands Nationwide

The original title only makes sense to people seeing it listed on Uber’s website who are familiar with Uber’s “Women Preferences”. That exact title without modification doesn’t provide enough context for a random post on Lemmy, IMO.

I do agree that it’s annoying when posts change the title in a way that didn’t accurately reflect the linked article, but I don’t think that’s necessarily the case here.

[–] minorkeys@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

The link isn't to inform people, it's to make the title more beleivable.