Uber in the UK makes face coverings mandatory

Uber drivers and passengers in the UK will need to wear face coverings from Monday, the company has announced.

And it says it has introduced measures to “ensure that every driver can access the PPE (personal protective equipment) they need for free to help keep them safe”.

Jamie Heywood, Uber’s regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe, says: “For months we’ve been urging people to stay home, for their safety and the safety of drivers who make essential trips.

“Now, as cities begin to reopen and people start moving again, we’re taking measures to help everyone stay safe and healthy every time they use Uber.”