A History of Women in the Driver's Seat

A History of Women in the Driver's Seat

Cars aren’t just machines, they can be tools of empowerment, independence, and economic opportunity. No surprise, then, that throughout American history, women have bucked societal norms and driven — around town, across the country, in races, and for gender equality.

In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a look back at famous female drivers who proved women belong behind the wheel. 

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Five women-owned spots to celebrate Women’s History Month (or any month)

This year, why not celebrate Women’s History Month in the best way possible — by supporting (and connecting with) other women?

Here are five women-owned businesses that women Lyft riders love. And if you need an extra nudge, we’ll pay for part of your ride! Read on for the details.  

“We can just talk about anything”: One driver’s Women+ Connect experience  

Last month, Lyft rolled out Women+ Connect — a feature that lets women and nonbinary riders and drivers ride together more often — across the country. To date, it has powered more than 10 million rides.

We caught up with Gaddy Rodas, a driver based in Orlando, to see what her experience has been using the feature — and driving more women.  

Read the full story here.


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~ Rev Staff

Lyft cheated me out of $16 and think it's more important to lose customers than refund the money they stole

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Michael Patrick Murphy

Author / Businessman / Trainer / Coach / Art Dealer / High End Second Hand Furniture Sales

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We drivers are all commenting on this “lipstick on the pig” pretentious “good company” PR when Lyft is anything but a good company. Are there that many ignorant suckers in America? Apparently Lyft corporate thinks that women are.

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Seven Shurygin

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4mo

What about bicycle riders who are women

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Ryan McGillis

Investor, Entrepreneur, Dreamer

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Lyft has been finding new and exciting ways to discriminate. By adhering to their Diversity report and the guidance of their DEI team Lyft has been discriminating against employees and excluding applicants by their race and gender for years. Recently, Lyft invented Women+ connect, a feature that allows riders to discriminate against drivers by gender and sexual identity. This company will not age well, considering the recent lawsuits against Disney and Google. #Racyst #Sexyst

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