Uber Riders and Drivers Will
Be Required to Wear Masks Until now, the company has been suggesting
that masks be used to combat COVID-19. In the coming weeks, 'USA Today' reports that the
ride-sharing company's new rule will go into effect. Uber has also confirmed the policy to CNN Business
after it was approved by executives. CNN Business adds that Uber will use
detection technology and other methods to
make sure riders and drivers have masks on. Uber, via statement The plan comes as stay-at-home orders
in certain U.S. areas begin to be lifted. Uber, via statement Uber has previously said it will provide drivers and
other workers with tens of millions of masks. As of now, Uber adds that 1.4 million items
have been or will be sent to America. Uber, as well as competitor Lyft, have also been
donating rides to workers in the health care industry.