Uber, Lyft Halt Shared Carpool Service In U.S. And Canada

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The San Francisco-based transportation firms say they are acting in line with public health efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Both are still operating their regular ride-hailing services.

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Uber is pausing its pool service, and Lyft is suspending its shared rides feature in the United States and Canada in an effort to slow the spread ofBut as cities tell people to avoid nonessential travel and stay at least 6 feet away from one another, Uber and Lyft say they are supporting public health guidance."Our goal is to help flatten the curve of community spread in the cities we serve," said Andrew Macdonald, an Uber executive.

A Lyft spokeswoman said:"The health and safety of the Lyft community is our top priority, and we're dedicated to doing what we can to slow the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and base our actions on official guidance."

 

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Late. Late. Late. They have been allowed to spread germs and disease for days. I have been saying it and no one listened. Enjoy the dry Lyft dry cough.

Does this include a one person ride?

Bye, bye, Miss American Pie.😳😢😳

MisterAntiBully That explains why they were at the meeting with WHO to censor the internet...

Welp. Can't afford this. Sure hope my office finally closes or I won't be able to get back and forth.

Uber/Lyft continue to spread the virus. Try being 6' apart from the driver

Good! Glad to hear it

Auto loan bubble bursts in 3-2-1............

MisterAntiBully Another one bytes the dust

Uber surprised aren’t banking on this because of demand or shall I say “surge pricing” lol

Finally, all it took was a pandemic to get Uber and Lyft to show a shred of respect to their drivers.

There are many healthcare workers this may impact who cannot afford a car.

Have them do home delivery of groceries?

hopefully they're more than making up for it with Uber Eats and other services that are undoubtedly doing well provided we allow restaurants to stay open?

Just now!?

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