As you may have heard, Uber is preparing to roll out a new “safety” policy that will make it easier to deny services and employment income to men:

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/23/uber-women-drivers-riders.html

 

This is discrimination. Those who wish to can raise concerns with the authorities here:

Department of Justice: https://civilrights.justice.gov/report/

House of Representatives: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Senate: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

 

Here are possible points and legal arguments to raise, which reflect suggestions from ChatGPT:

 

I am concerned about a recently reported safety policy by Uber that purportedly permits riders to avoid being matched with male drivers, and lets drivers to avoid picking up male passengers. I wish to file a complaint.

While I understand and support Uber’s efforts to improve safety and comfort for both passengers and drivers, any policy that explicitly allows or encourages gender-based selection raises significant legal and ethical concerns. Such practices appear to constitute unlawful gender discrimination, potentially violating both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (in the context of employment and independent contractor relations) and state-level civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations.

Points of concern include:

  1. Discriminatory Practice: Allowing users to reject service based solely on gender perpetuates harmful stereotypes and treats individuals unequally under the guise of “safety.” This is neither fair nor legally justifiable in most jurisdictions. 

  2. Impact on Male Drivers and Passengers: This policy has the practical effect of reducing earning potential and service access for male drivers and passengers, solely based on their gender — not behavior, background checks, or performance. 

  3. Violation of Equal Access Principles: Uber operates as a public transportation platform. As such, it is expected to provide equitable access and service regardless of gender, consistent with anti-discrimination laws and social responsibility norms.