The setting, which will be tested this fall, allows women the opportunity to choose between men and women passengers and drivers.

Uber said Wednesday its new feature will pair women passengers and drivers on the ride-sharing app in another push to enhance safety.

Uber is introducing a new feature that will allow women using the app to have greater control over who they share their ride with. The new feature, called "Women Preferences," will be trialed in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit over the next few weeks, according to a statement issued by Uber on Wednesday.