Uber is launching a program that allows women passengers to choose female drivers or share rides with other women, starting in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit. The app will feature a “women drivers” option, although longer wait times may occur due to the low percentage of female drivers, with women also able to pre-book rides and set preferences for female drivers.
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911 Calls Released in Charlotte Light Rail Stabbing
Police in North Carolina released 911 calls following the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail, where witnesses described the unprovoked attack and attempts to assist her. Suspect Decarlos Brown Jr., charged with first-degree murder, could face the death penalty, prompting increased security on commuter trains, according to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Want More Context? 🔎
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