There was a time when concerned mothers would tell their teen children: Don’t walk alone at night. Take a cab. It’s safer. Then “a cab” became “an Uber”. Now parents and riders concerned about safety have another option: Chariot for Women, a ride-sharing service launching on April 19 throughout the U.S. The company presents itself as a safer option than the market-leading ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft.
Ex-Uber driver launches ride sharing for women
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