The new feature is being rolled out despite an ongoing class action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it discriminates against men.

Women using Uber in major Northeast cities will now have a new option when booking a ride. Uber has expanded its Women Preferences feature nationwide, the company said in a news release on Monday, March 9. The announcement comes one day after International Women's Day.

Drivers in the city will be regulated by City of Lincoln Council rather than by outside authorities.