“Across the US, women riders and drivers have told us they want the option to be matched with other women on trips,” said Uber vice president of U.S. and Canada operations Camiel Irving in a press release. “We’ve heard them — and now we’re introducing new ways to give them even more control over how they ride and drive.”

Uber Technologies Inc. is piloting a new ride type in the US that will match female riders and drivers, expanding access to a safety feature it already offers in some international markets.

Female drivers will also be able to request female passengers in a pilot program being rolled out in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Detroit.