# Uber launches women-only rides and scheduling in Tijuana

Uber expands its Uber Mujeres feature to Tijuana, allowing female users to select female drivers and schedule trips.

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Starting on Tuesday, September 8, Uber users in Tijuana will be able to request that their trips be performed by a female driver through the Uber Mujeres function. [^1]

Uber will launch the 'Uber Mujeres' service option in Tijuana, Mexico, ensuring 100% availability for female riders by September 8, 2026. [^2]

Cecilia Román, communications manager for security at Uber Mexico, stated that the tool allows users to select this option when requesting a trip within the application. [^3]

A pilot program for 'Uber Mujeres' began in May 2026 in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Cancún after users requested the option to choose female drivers. [^4]

The 'Uber Mujeres' service allows female users in Tijuana to request trips driven exclusively by female drivers for increased comfort and security. [^5]

The function began operating in 2020 and is currently available in five cities in Mexico, and with its arrival in Tijuana, it will be available in a total of 20 cities. [^6]

Cecilia Román, the head of security communications for Uber Mexico, explained that the service initially launched as 'Ellas' in 2020-2021, allowing only female drivers to offer rides to women. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Starting on Tuesday, September 8, Uber users in Tijuana will be able to request that their trips be performed by a female driver through the Uber Mujeres function. (El Imparcial, News)
2. Uber will launch the 'Uber Mujeres' service option in Tijuana, Mexico, ensuring 100% availability for female riders by September 8, 2026. (Semanario ZETA, News)
3. Cecilia Román, communications manager for security at Uber Mexico, stated that the tool allows users to select this option when requesting a trip within the application. (El Imparcial, News)
4. A pilot program for 'Uber Mujeres' began in May 2026 in Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Cancún after users requested the option to choose female drivers. (Semanario ZETA, News)
5. The 'Uber Mujeres' service allows female users in Tijuana to request trips driven exclusively by female drivers for increased comfort and security. (Semanario ZETA, News)
6. The function began operating in 2020 and is currently available in five cities in Mexico, and with its arrival in Tijuana, it will be available in a total of 20 cities. (El Imparcial, News)
7. Cecilia Román, the head of security communications for Uber Mexico, explained that the service initially launched as 'Ellas' in 2020-2021, allowing only female drivers to offer rides to women. (Semanario ZETA, News)

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