Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks
Lyft said it's ramping up its efforts to keep drivers and passengers from spreading the novel coronavirus. The ride-hailing company said Thursday it'll now require people using its service to wear face masks or other face coverings while on rides.
The move comes as cities across the US prepare to ease shelter-in-places orders and more people will likely be out and about. On Monday, Lyft rival Uber began requiring the use of face coverings.
"Being part of the Lyft community today must come with a shared responsibility," Angie Westbrock, Lyft's vice president of global operations and head of its COVID-19 response task force, said in an email. "By wearing a mask, riders and drivers can show that they care and want to protect the other person in the car."
Wearing masks while on the job has now become mandatory for essential workers in many cities across the US, including New York and Los Angeles. And when not required, it's strongly recommended. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this month that all people should wear masks in public places to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
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