The moves comes after a judge struck down a federal mask mandate on public transportation.
on its website on Tuesday that as of April 19, riders and drivers are no longer required to wear masks in vehicles. Uber added that riders who feel uncomfortable in the presence of unmasked drivers may cancel their trips. An Uber spokesperson said that it riders cancel trips because they do not feel safe, in general, they are eligible for a full refund of any cancellation fee they incur.
"We know that everyone has different comfort levels, and anyone who wants to continue wearing a mask is encouraged to do so. As always, drivers or riders can decline to accept or cancel any ride they don't wish to take," the spokesperson said. "Now that the CDC order mandating masks on transportation is no longer in effect, starting today, we're updating our policies for riding and driving with Lyft," the company said in aIt's dropping other COVID-19 era precautions too. Riders may also occupy the front seat, and drivers are no longer required to keep their windows open.
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