Uber will begin requiring that passengers and drivers wear facemasks during the coronavirus pandemic, a decision company executives approved in a meeting over the past week, CNN Business first reported.
The requirement will be rolled out in the weeks ahead, according to the network, citing a person familiar with the matter. The rideshare company is also currently developing technology that will detect compliance, building on the facial verification used by its ID-check feature to confirm driver identities.
“As countries reopen, Uber is focused on safety and proceeding with caution,” head of safety communications Andrew Hasburn told the network in a statement. “Today, we continue to ask riders to stay home if they can, while shipping safety supplies to drivers who are providing essential trips. At the same time, our teams are preparing for the next phase of recovery, where we will all have a role to play.”
Read more at The Hill.
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