SAN FRANCISCO - Uber will start requiring all drivers and riders to wear face masks as part of new safety measures being implemented in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as states begin reopening and people return to work.
Starting May 18, the ride-sharing company said it will begin requiring a mask or face covering in the U.S., Canada, India, most of Europe and Latin America.
Uber said it will enforce the rule by making drivers upload a selfie in the app that can detect if they’re wearing a mask. They’ll also be required to confirm other safety measures on a checklist, including the fact that they don’t have COVID-19 or related symptoms, that they’ve sanitized their vehicle and have washed their hands. RELATED: