Uber and Lyft travel companies have abandoned the rules of face masks for drivers and motorcyclists after a judge overturned a federal mask warrant on public transportationincluding airplanes and trains, and The major airlines in turn eliminated their rules.
Uber announced on its website on Tuesday that as of April 19, drivers are no longer required to wear masks on vehicles. Uber added that motorcyclists who feel uncomfortable with unmasked drivers can cancel their trips. The company did not indicate whether it would incur a cancellation fee.
In addition, passengers can now sit in the front passenger seat of the vehicle if the group needs additional space.
A spokesman for competitor Uber Lyft also confirmed that masks are now optional while driving or driving with the company.
“We know that everyone has different levels of comfort, and everyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged. As always, drivers may refuse to accept or cancel any trip they do not want to take,” a spokesman said. . dit.
Although Uber and Lyft have abandoned all precautions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommends that immunocompromised individuals at high risk of serious illness or living in an area with high rates of COVID transmission 19 continue to wear face masks. .
Lyft said it changed its policy in response to the CDC ruling out a federal mask over public transportation.
“Now that the CDC’s order requiring transportation masks is no longer in effect, as of today, we are updating our driving and driving policies with Lyft,” the company said in a blog post.
It is also eliminating other precautions from the COVID-19 era. Drivers can also occupy the front seat and drivers are no longer required to keep their windows open.
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