By Vega
Good luck catching an Uber if you catch the coronavirus.
The ride-hail giant on Wednesday announced that it will suspend the accounts of drivers and passengers who fall ill with the virus or who may have been exposed to it.
Uber said on its website that it is working with public health authorities through the epidemic, and is “consulting with an epidemiologist to make sure our efforts as a company are grounded in medical advice.”
“We are always working to help keep everyone who uses Uber safe,” a spokesperson told The Post. “We have a dedicated global team … working to respond in every market where we operate around the world.”
Suspensions would come at the request of public health authorities. Uber drivers sign up for the app using their full names, while riders are required to give their emails or phone numbers.
In an internal email obtained by CNN, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that the company would compensate drivers and delivery workers whose accounts are suspended.
Uber is also giving disinfectants to drivers, according to the email, and allowing Uber Eats users to direct delivery people to leave orders at the door.
