Face masks are no longer required for drivers and riders.
The federal judge in Florida voided a federal mask mandate on transportation, affecting airplanes, taxis, buses and other forms of mass transit. This reversal of policy applies when it comes to ride sharing.
After deciding that drivers and riders wouldn't need to wear masks, the company changed its mind hours later. Both popular services in the U.S. now have masks optional.
If the driver wasn't wearing a mask, the riders had the right to cancel the trip. The option is being removed from the app. Under the new policies, customers can always cancel a ride if they don't feel comfortable, but they have to pay a fee.
The passenger seat will no longer be banned by both the ride-sharing companies, but riders will still have to sit in the back if their party is large enough. Drivers will no longer have to open the windows.
We know that everyone has different comfort levels, and anyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so. Policies like these are likely to increase transmission. If the other person in the car is exposed to the coronaviruses, the driver or rider will be more likely to contract or transmit it.
This week, other private travel companies have removed their mask mandates. Some public transit services, like New York City's MTA, have upheld their mask requirement.
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