An Uber driver asked City Limits: Coronavirus whether he could continue his job during COVID-19.
The answer is yes – from the beginning of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s stay-at-home order in March, transportation has been considered an essential business. Specifically listed were Uber and Lyft drivers, along with many other forms of travel workers including those involved with airlines, taxis, and vehicle rental.
The companies themselves have taken many precautions to keep their employees and consumers safe, including stressing that the CDC and local health officials say people diagnosed with COVID-19 or suspect they might have it to not use ride share services, public transportation or taxis.
For those who drive for Uber, the company launched a COVID resources hub that includes tips to help keep you safe, how to be provided masks, disinfectants and gloves for food deliverers, how to apply for government relief and a Work Hub to help those driving less to find work opportunities in their communities.
Uber’s website has a lot of information.
The company-operated Uber Newsroom says the company has been providing $50 million worth of Personal Protection Equipment to 450,000 drivers and delivery people globally – including 28.5 million masks and 1 million cleaning and sanitizing products.
The site adds that in April, Uber announced plans to provide up to 14 days of financial assistance to drivers and delivery people diagnosed with COVID-19 or told to quarantine because they are at high risk
Lyft has a similarly robust page.
And the CDC lists a lot of tips and guidelines online as well.
For the latest news and resources about COVID-19, bookmark our Coronavirus In Indiana page here.
