Srilanka, May 2 -- Uber, Sri Lanka's leading ride-hailing app, launched the Women Rider Preference feature, a move designed to enhance safety and encourage more women to drive on the platform.

This tech-enabled feature gives female drivers the choice to receive trip requests only from women riders - a flexibility many have asked for, particularly when driving at night or in unfamiliar areas.

The feature is available across cars, tuks and bikes in Sri Lanka and is part of Uber's ongoing commitment to expanding safe and flexible earning opportunities for women. Drivers can toggle the setting on or off at any time, giving them full control over when they want to use it. This feature will help them take more trips, drive for longer hours ...