Uber's Women-Only Bike Rides Launched In This City - Details

Uber has introduced Uber Moto Women, a first-of-its-kind service in Bengaluru, offering women-only bike rides. This on-demand two-wheeler ride service connects female riders with female drivers and is designed to address women’s safety and mobility needs while empowering female drivers with flexible earning opportunities. It is built based on feedback from women riders and drivers, and offers a safe, affordable, and convenient commute option for women who would prefer to ride with female drivers or riders for their trips.

Bike taxis have rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing transport options in urban India. According to a KPMG report titled “Unlocking the Potential of Bike Taxis in India,” over 280 million bike taxi rides were completed across platforms in 2022. Bengaluru alone recorded over 1 million rides monthly, making it one of the country’s largest bike taxi markets. Additionally, 65-70% of bike taxi trips cater to first- and last-mile connectivity, highlighting their importance in complementing public transport.

Uber: Safer rides with Uber Moto Women

Uber Moto Women harnesses our advanced technology-led safety features to provide a safer ride each time. Riders can share their trip details with up to 5 trusted contacts for real-time tracking; while anonymization of phone numbers and drop-off addresses protects user privacy. RideCheck, our proactive safety feature, monitors irregularities like long stops, mid-way drops, or route deviations and offers support when needed. Women riders and drivers also have access to Uber’s 24×7 Safety Helpline, which provides priority support for women when they need it.

Uber: Generating Livelihood Opportunities

As per the KPMG report, bike taxis have the potential to generate up to 5.4 million livelihood opportunities in India. With female participation in the ride-hailing space in India continuing to be low, Uber Moto Women can encourage more women to drive. Flexible working hours, short-distance trips, and easy navigation, will make it easier for more women drivers to drive on the platform. Offering complete flexibility, Uber Moto Women drivers also have the choice to turn off the option to accept female only riders, and accept all rides when they want.

Similarly, ride-hailing options like Moto Women can positively impact women’s workforce participation. As per a study by Oxford Economics, titled “Ride Hailing: A platform for women’s economic participation in India”, women’s workforce participation could increase by over 6 per cent by 2028 with greater access to ride-hailing options. The report also found that 75% of women choose ride-hailing for safer commuting compared to alternatives, while almost 1 in 3 women in India use bike taxis at least once a month.

Uber Moto Women will be available across all major parts of Bengaluru starting 12th December 2024.