Uber provides masks for drivers and riders to prevent the COVID-19 infection. On Wednesday, Uber Technologies Inc. provides masks and indefinitely expanded a requirement for drivers and riders. To wear a face cover or mask and introduced a new video campaign to instruct users about the policy.
The organization has started its approach of mask on May 18 and expanded the plan on Wednesday. However, the discussion over general well being measures and wearing a mask. Has taken on a divided tone in the United States.
The company stated that the responsible thing to do is to augment their ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy. They also stated that we all have a part to play in keeping each other safe while using uber.
Not setting a lapse date for the arrangement was deliberate as the organization kept on observing the circumstance and the spread of the novel coronavirus expressed by on of their representative.
In a recent promotional video featuring Uber drivers and food delivery staff the company said wearing a mask was a way to thank them during weeks of lockdown for theirvital services.
Uber Takes No Risks
Uber drivers have had to take a selfie to verify whether they are wearing a mask before beginning work since the law came into effect in May. Company executive said Uber was looking to create a similar feature to test for riders’ compliance with the regulation.
An Uber spokesperson on Wednesday stated that the rider feature had no changes, but Uber kept looking into the alternative.
Since May 18 Uber has completed over 100 million ride-hail journeys. Finishing approximately 50 million mask detections with drivers and delivery personnel. Also, this will help others to transition to the new reality at hand. Uber can function once again providing employment to its drivers once agian and helping others in need of transportation.
