Uber Riders and Drivers Will <br />Be Required to Wear Masks Until now, the company has been suggesting <br />that masks be used to combat COVID-19. In the coming weeks, 'USA Today' reports that the <br />ride-sharing company's new rule will go into effect. Uber has also confirmed the policy to CNN Business <br />after it was approved by executives. CNN Business adds that Uber will use <br />detection technology and other methods to <br />make sure riders and drivers have masks on. Uber, via statement The plan comes as stay-at-home orders <br />in certain U.S. areas begin to be lifted. Uber, via statement Uber has previously said it will provide drivers and <br />other workers with tens of millions of masks. As of now, Uber adds that 1.4 million items <br />have been or will be sent to America. Uber, as well as competitor Lyft, have also been <br />donating rides to workers in the health care industry.
