Lyft will now let you choose your own pronouns in the app
Lyft updated its app to allow both drivers and passengers to select from a list of pronouns they want during the ride. The company framed the decision as part of a broader push for inclusivity, particularly for the LGBTQ+ community.
Previously Lyft only offered two choices of pronouns, male and female. With the update, riders and drivers can select from a list of pronouns that include:
- They/Them/Theirs
- She/Her/Hers
- He/Him/His
- My pronoun isn’t listed
- Prefer not to say
Drivers will be able to see the pronoun that the passenger has selected, and vice versa. Lyft is going a step further to help transgender drivers with name changes. The company said is would also offer “free resources” through the National Center for...