Uber is developing tech to ensure drivers wear face masks

Team Udayavani, May 5, 2020, 9:25 AM IST

Uber is developing technology to detect whether its drivers are wearing masks or face coverings before they accept trips.

A spokesperson for the company said, “As countries reopen, Uber is focused on safety and proceeding with caution. Our teams are preparing for the next phase of recovery, where we will all have a role to play. We’ll communicate updates directly to users when ready, but in the meantime, we continue to urge all riders and drivers to wear masks or face coverings when using Uber”

Also, Uber will require both drivers and passengers to wear masks or face coverings while in vehicles.

Uber has already been supplying masks and disinfectants to drivers, but this new policy might be vital if the company hopes to revitalize its business as governments lift their lockdown restrictions as the cab hailing services have taken a sharp hit due to the lockdown and masks would not only reduce the chances of infection, but increase trust for both sides.