Uber’s Transgender Driver Policies Sought by California Cities

City attorneys in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego demanded that Uber Technologies Inc. answer questions about its treatment of transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming drivers.

In a Wednesday letter, the lawyers asked the ride-hail company to detail its verification and naming protocols for transgender drivers, noting that some workers contend they’re being banned from Uber’s apps with no recourse. They also allege the apps use drivers’ “deadnames,” or names that don’t reflect their correct gender identity, putting their safety in jeopardy.

“We are writing to notify Uber of the potential legal ramifications of maintaining policies that endanger ...