On 10 July 2024, the Uber UK team hosted 35 women drivers and 3 friends for the third edition of #Gigsister in London. Andrew Brem (Senior Director and General Manager for Rides, UK&I), the local Ops team and members of the UK board also attended.

This event included updates since our last event, an introduction to the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle and information about our women driver referral programme. In addition, Uber's partner The Survivors Trust led a valuable session on safety and de-escalation, with attendees having the opportunity to share personal stories. There was informal networking amongst attendees, information from representatives of GMB trade union and Bubble childcare and even a Kahoot! quiz with prizes. We received valuable feedback and suggestions that the local team will review before the next event.

On 13 Feb 2024, we hosted over 50 remarkable women at our annual #GigSister women drivers' meeting. Attendees ranged from seasoned professionals to newcomers, each bringing unique insights that showcased our community's diverse talents. It was a testament to the sisterhood and support among these women, enhancing an environment of encouragement and empowerment.

This event underscores our commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to boost women's visibility in the mobility sector. By offering a platform for connection, learning and growth, we're building a community that breaks barriers and fosters a more inclusive future.

Thank you to all the amazing women who participated and contributed to the success of this event!

On 19 March 2024, we organised a successful Gigsister event in Italy, attended by around 20 female drivers. This marked the first time that an event was held exclusively for women drivers. We also extended invitations to the Camera di Commercio, allowing government representatives to experience firsthand the challenges faced by drivers, particularly the difficulties in obtaining a licence to begin their careers. This event was a significant step in promoting understanding and support for women in the driving industry.

#Gigsister was celebrated at its first UK event in London on 24 January 2023. Almost 40 women drivers came together, joined by Anabel Diaz, Vice President of Uber Europe. A great opportunity to meet in person, share experiences and form a community.

#Gigsister Paris was celebrated on 2 February 2023 with over 40 women drivers coming together! A great opportunity to share stories and attend L'Oreal's Stand Up training, focused on safety for women behind the wheel. Our incredible Women at Uber team were also in attendance, including: Nadel Yacoubi, Senior Expert in Driver Relationships, as well as by Rym Saker, Director of Associative Partnerships and Pablo del Olmo Gonzalez, Strategy Manager and former manager of the "EMEA Women Drivers" programme.

#Gigsister launched on 21 March 2023 and brought together over 50 women drivers. We introduced a package of key initiatives: a partnership with Zoie Health, our "Women rider preferred" feature, a women's referral reward, as well as a community of supportive female earners. Plus, a collaboration with Google meant we could host #iamRemarkable training to empower women with leadership tools. Special thanks to Marjorie Saint Lot and Daniele Joubert, co-chairs of Women@ SSA, and everyone who contributed to the success of this event!

#Gigsister continues to grow in other regions and was recently launched in Egypt on 21 March 2023.

The event was opened by Youssef Abouseif, GM of Uber Mobility Egypt, who reaffirmed the company's commitment to removing barriers of entry to the industry for women.

More than 20 wpmen drivers attended our GL Hub in Cairo, where they shared their stories, explaining why they joined the Uber app and how the experience has helped them grow. It was also a great opportunity for our trailblazing drivers to attend L'Oréal and Metamen Egypt's #StandUp anti-harassment training.

Huge thanks to the whole team that made this event such a success.

#Gigsister in Poland celebrated its launch on 2 February 2023. The 14 women attendees were a combination of existing drivers and friends keen to find out more about making money with the Uber app.

The launch was a springboard to introduce #Gigsister to cities across Europe and explore how to help more women drivers access the platform.

#Gigsister in Accra launched on 17 March 2023 and opened with a warm welcome from the Head of Uber Ghana & Côte d'Ivoire. More than 20 attendees came together to share their stories and create a woman-led supportive community. We were thrilled to host Google's #IAmRemarkable programme to equip these trailblazers with empowering leadership tools.

A big thank you to Marjorie Saint Lot for attending, and the whole team that made this event such a success.