Uber May Restrict Access Of Drivers, Passengers Exposed To COVID-19

Uber says that it will follow local public health authorities’ recommendations by restricting access of drivers and passengers exposed to COVID-19.

The number of confirmed cases keeps rising globally. The most affected countries are China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, and Germany. India has 73 confirmed cases with 1 death. Among them, 16 are Italian tourists. In a statement sent via email, Uber wrote that it would strictly follow the recommendations and guidance of the local public health authorities.

According to an Uber spokesperson, the company has set up a 24-hour support team consisting of operations, safety, and security executives to respond to the outbreak.

Delivery people and drivers who are infected with COVID-19 or are in quarantine will receive support from the company in the form of compensation for a maximum of 14 days. This policy has already been implemented in some markets. The company is working to expand this to other countries around the world.

While these measures of Uber might make sense, the company doesn’t have the right way to monitor its drivers. Some people even take risks since they are tied to their financial obligations.

The Coronavirus is believed to have come from Wuhan’s Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, which is a trading place for wildlife. On 23 January, to prevent the virus from spreading, the Chinese authorities put the city under lockdown. Some airlines have also suspended their flights to mainland China.

Up until now, there have been over 110,000 confirmed cases with more than 3,800 deaths globally. The most affected countries are China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, France, and Germany. India has 62 confirmed cases with 1 death.

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