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Wearing masks proven to slow transmission of the Coronavirus and Uber is now enforcing passengers to prove they’re wearing the appropriate face protection.
If a driver reports a passenger for not wearing a mask, then they’ll be required to upload a mask selfie else they won’t be able to ride again.
Uber drivers are required to upload similar verification selfies to ensure the safety of the passenger.
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"It has always been mandatory for both riders and drivers to wear a mask while using the Uber app. Earlier this year, Uber rolled out innovative technology designed to verify that drivers on Uber and Uber Eats are wearing a mask,” said Uber South Africa's spokesperson.
“Before starting to drive passengers or deliver food, they are asked to take a selfie showing their mouth and nose are covered.
"Uber firmly believes that accountability is a two-way street. That’s why the same technology has now been expanded to riders, too.”
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that overall ride volume has had a setback due to the Covid-19 outbreak and that more than 3 million drivers have uploaded over 100 million selfies since the verification technology was launched.
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