Uber drivers refuse racing because of coronavirus | Productivity

Uber drivers in the United States are refusing airport runs to avoid contracting the new coronavirus. Information from the technology site Business Insider, who interviewed drivers of the transport app for Android and iPhone (iOS). According to a report published by the American portal last Friday (28), the fear of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has also led drivers to clean their cars more frequently.

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US experts and government officials have already warned that Americans must prepare for an outbreak of the coronavirus. Last Saturday (29), the country recorded its first death from the disease. Still, Uber drivers say they have received no guidance from the company. In note to Business Insider, the company stated that it is in contact with health organizations to follow due recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus.

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In the absence of guidelines from the mobility company, drivers began to take their own measures to protect themselves against COVID-19, a disease spread by the new coronavirus. "I work in the San Francisco bay area and I stopped searching the airports," said Yoo, an Uber driver in California, Business Insider. "The car I use on Uber is the one I use to drop my daughter off at school."

Drivers also reported that they are cleaning vehicles more frequently. "I usually disinfect the car with antibacterials after a passenger coughs," confessed Nate, who operates in Las Vegas, to the American website. There are also drivers who are opening the window during races to prevent germs from contracting.

In a note sent to Business Insider, Uber said it has formed a global team dedicated to dealing with coronavirus outbreaks worldwide, as the cases progress. According to the company, the team will be guided by an expert consultant in public health.

"We are always working to help ensure the safety of our employees and everyone who uses Uber, and we remain concerned about the continued spread of the coronavirus," an Uber spokesman said. Business Insider. "We remain in close contact with local public health organizations and will continue to follow their recommendations," he added.

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