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Our approach to COVID-19

The safety and well-being of everyone who uses Uber is at the heart of what we do. We're continuing to expand our response to COVID-19 with new features for our users and support for those who earn on our platform.

Recommendations to stay healthy

As announced by the government, we all have a role to limit the propagation of the virus .Stay safe and limit your movements. Also continue to adopt following habits: cough into your elbow, do not shake hands or hug, keep your distance from others, wash your hands regularly.

When you ride with Uber, respect the following Government’s instructions:

  • Wearing a mask is mandatory.
  • Wash your hands before and after the ride.

Drivers have the right to refuse ride to any person who does not comply with the Government's instructions.

For more information, visit the Governement website and the World Health Organization website.

Steps we are taking

Supporting public health authorities

We have a team available 24/7 to support public health authorities in their response to the epidemic. We’re also consulting with an epidemiologist to make sure our efforts as a company are grounded in medical advice.

New features development

Ready to Ride Safety Checklist . Riders and drivers must confirm that they taken specific steps to prioritize safety such as wearing a mask, sanitize hands and car.

Mask detection for drivers and riders. A feature helps verify the driver wear a mask by asking them a photo before the ride. A similar feature has been developped for riders.Riders whose driver have reported that they are not wearing a mask will now have to take a photo of themselves via the app on their next trip to show that they are wearing one this time.

Reimbursement of up to 50€ of the partition wall of the vehicle, for drivers

Assistance in the installation and reimbursement of a partition wall in drivers' vehicles up to 50€. We are partnering with Fixico to make it easier.

Suspension of Uber Pool services

The Uber Pool option service is temporarily suspended in France.

Giving you options for food delivery

At the moment, you may be making more use of meal delivery. The Government has published a Guide to Health Precautions for Meals on Wheels, which includes the following requirements for home delivery:

  • When delivering the meal, the delivery person will warn the customer of his arrival (by knocking or ringing the bell);

  • The delivery man moves away from a distance of at least 2 meters from the door, before the customer opens the door. The objective is to have no contact with the customer.

Ride Safety Feedback

At the end of the ride, you can leave a comment and report any problems, for example if your driver was not wearing a mask or if the divider was not with a good quality.

Your feedback is key to maintaining our safety standards. If some riders or drivers do not respect the rules, they may be excluded from the application

Important information for drivers and delivery people

“Leave at Door” Delivery

The Government has published a Guide to Health Precautions for at-home food delivery, which includes the following obligations for home delivery:

  • An area to take the food must be provided by the restaurant, separate from the kitchen, to ensure that the food is picked-up without contact between the person(s) preparing it and the person delivering it;
  • The delivery person deposits his bag open and the restaurant staff places the meal directly into the bag ; When the food is delivered, the delivery person warns the customer of his arrival (by knocking or ringing the bell);
  • When delivering the meal, the delivery person will warn the customer of his arrival (by knocking or ringing the bell);
  • The delivery man moves away from a distance of at least 2 meters from the door, before the customer opens the door. The objective is to have no contact with the customer.