From CNET: Uber could temporarily suspend the accounts of any riders or drivers who've contracted or been exposed to the coronavirus, the company said Wednesday. It also has a team dedicated to helping public health authorities in their response.
The ride-hailing company is giving drivers and delivery people who get sick 14 days of financial assistance while their account is on hold -- echoing the approach taken by many other tech companies.
"We're also consulting with an epidemiologist to make sure our efforts as a company are grounded in medical advice," Uber said in its coronavirus policy.
Public health authorities can share information with Uber's global Law Enforcement Response Team through its online portal, the company said in an emailed statement.
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