Best? Maybe not.

But until the underlying social issue gets resolved, it’s a solution to address it.

It’s also one that could be utilized alongside other protections for women, or as a stop gap to get to a better solution.

They still will need to work out other ways to empower women to terminate a ride (both as driver and passenger) without penalty AND to ensure the passenger is let out of the vehicle in a safe place. Along with better reporting, investigations, and consequences for those who do harass.