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I appreciate Uber putting in some measures in place, but can we face the hard truths?
You have a high exposure of Covid-19 when you get into an Uber, because:
- Covid vapors and droplets are floating in the air from previous passengers
- Covid vapors and droplets are floating in the air from drivers who only put their masks on upon pickup
- Door knobs, car seats, windows, etc. are likely to have been touched by previous passengers with no clean up in between
We have to admit that most drivers do not:
- Put their masks on until the next riders are in the car.
- Have the "outside air" on in the A/C
- Wipe down knobs, seats, etc.
An improved Uber guideline is needed to make sure some of these are addressed.
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Just for your sanity, the drivers are asked to put their masks on BEFORE they go online, i.e. start their shift. So technically, they are supposed to have their masks on during the entire shift. I do not know what percentage keeps their masks on or not.
Here's what Uber says. I did the highlights. Basically, the checklist must be completed before every ride.
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Just for your sanity, the drivers are asked to put their masks on BEFORE they go online, i.e. start their shift. So technically, they are supposed to have their masks on during the entire shift. I do not know what percentage keeps their masks on or not.
Here's what Uber says. I did the highlights. Basically, the checklist must be completed before every ride.
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Yeah, but it doesn't mean they follow the rules. I am sure these guidelines are a joke to those drivers who prefer to not wear one. All they care is to not be reported so they can continue to get paid.
I didn't know the policy was that detailed though. Thanks for the note. I feel slightly better.
I haven't even though about or heard guidelines that drivers should put on outside air but that does seem really important. The best way to fight this thing is through constant moving fresh air!
Sure, it might not be PERFECT, but no situation is perfectly safe in this new covid world. We have to stop over thinking and analyzing every little situation.
As some other commenters mentioned, this goes both ways. There are crappy drivers and there are crappy passengers. We are all accountable and we need to protect ourselves.
Enclosed space thing I do empathize though. It feels helpless for sure. I am sure many other feel the same way. Uber's ridership is down by like a million percent.
All these add on s and procedures cost money and for the amount of money drivers are making to transport mostly riders who do not tip is not worth my time and the risk far out weighs the benefits
You can protect yourself by opening the window once you get into the car. The driver must allow you to do this. As BenRosen states, this apparently is the guideline for the riders too.
Now, once it gets super cold, I don't know what we do.
I thought the virus was supposed to have died when the weather got warmer. It sure must be gone by now. We had all summer of record breaking temperatures.
Agreed. The drivers should at least have the outside air on their ac and open their windows for a little while before pick up. Even just 10 seconds. I am sure it helps tremendously to disperse the infected droplets.