Why Women Everywhere Will Delete Uber On April 19

Riding in an Uber has made people uncomfortable. Especially women. 

Although popular, the number of sexual assault claims against Uber drivers tell another story. 

According to BuzzFeed News, a former Uber customer service representative (CSR) provided screenshots of a search query of the Uber database, in which driver tickets are stored. The results are disturbing. A search for the words "sexual assault" returned 6,160 tickets, and the search "rape" returned 5,827 individual tickets.

On April 19 the app Chariot for Women is launching, and the creators of the app think that you shouldn't have to put up with an uncomfortable ride ever again. 

Chariot for Women was created by a former Uber driver who realised that Uber often isn't the best option for women. So, he created that option.

It's simple: rides for women, by women. Only ladies (and males under 13) can request rides. When your ride comes, it's a woman behind the wheel. 

The app was created by Michael Pelletz, a former Uber driver from Boston.

Pelletz told BostonInno that he had several encounters that left him feeling unsafe behind the wheel.

During one scary ride, a disoriented, incoherently babbling passenger climbed into the back seat of Pelletz's car. The rider became so agitated, repeatedly reaching for something concealed in his pocket, that Pelletz pulled over and alerted the police.

It's super safe. There is a "safe word" sent to the potential passenger. If the driver knows the right word, the ride can begin; if she does not, the passenger knows not to get into the car.

It gets better. 2% of every single fare, 24 hours a day, is donated to women-focused charities. This means more money to foundations that are trying to cure diseases, end violence and abuse, help empower women and more. The passenger is given a list of charities and they can choose where their money goes.