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Uber says it will compensate drivers diagnosed with coronavirus

Published 03/07/2020, 06:38 PM
Updated 03/07/2020, 06:38 PM
© Reuters. A screen displays the company logo for Uber Technologies Inc. on the day of it's IPO at the NYSE in New York

(Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc (N:UBER) said on Saturday it will offer compensation to drivers and delivery people diagnosed with the coronavirus or placed in quarantine for up to 14 days.

The company has already started compensating drivers in some markets and is planning to implement the same benefits for drivers and delivery people worldwide, it said in a statement.

Bloomberg earlier reported Uber's move to pay drivers exposed to the coronavirus in the United States, and said it had already compensated five quarantined but ultimately non-infected drivers in Britain and Mexico.

Uber has repeatedly said that its drivers are properly classified as contractors. By classifying contractors as employees, technology companies like Uber, DoorDash and Postmates Inc would be subject to labor laws that require higher pay and other benefits, such as medical insurance.

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Should be interesting what risks ppl are willing to take in the face of cv19. I picked up the bacterial version of this menace in Canada last November and it was a good lesson in immune management and focus on recovery, and included 2 nights sleeping in a sitting position as the lungs cramp up to heal themselves, antibiotics to eliminate infectiousness, broncho-dilator meds to keep the lungs open, and at least 3 days solidly under covers ie bed rest
Question is..how many of those infected are still driving spreading it turning uber Into ground zero for corona infections. Uber drivers dont clean cars. Dont desi fact it. See tens of people a day from all around world especially airports helping to infect unsuspecting travelers. Uber is a joke. They dont care about people they just want profits. And compensating drivers is a stunt to keep them driving.
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