The
company, which has already taken action in some affected
markets, said it had a team working around-the-clock to support
public health authorities in their response to the epidemic.
Uber laid out the company's detailed policy on the outbreak for
all riders and drivers on its website, outlining the steps the
company has taken to manage the situation. (https://ubr.to/2W4FtPw)
"We have a dedicated global team, guided by the advice of a
consulting public health expert, working to respond in every
market where we operate around the world," Uber said.
"We've already helped drivers in some affected areas, and we're
working to quickly implement this worldwide."
Uber last month suspended 240 accounts of users in Mexico who
may recently have come in contact with someone possibly infected
with the new coronavirus.
Uber said on Saturday it would offer compensation to drivers and
delivery people diagnosed with the coronavirus or placed in
quarantine for up to 14 days.
(Reporting by Rama Venkat in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh
Kuber, Bernard Orr)
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