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Article

22 Jun 2020

Author:
Varun Godinho, Gulf Business

Middle East & No. Africa: Uber implements COVID-19 safety precautions for drivers & riders

"Uber introduces enhanced COVID-19 safety precautions in the UAE," 14 Jun 2020

Uber drivers in the UAE will be required to verify that they are wearing a mask before accepting a ride...

they will also need to confirm that they have taken additional safety measures such as sanitising their car and making hand sanitisers available...

In countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, where face coverings are mandatory, drivers can cancel the ride if a rider isn’t wearing a mask without incurring a penalty...

In the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, and Lebanon, only two riders per car are allowed...

financial assistance for up to 14 days will be offered to any driver who is diagnosed with Covid-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority.