# Anti-Virus Ride-Hailing Rules Uber is the Next Ride Haling-Platform Requiring Masks for All By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-05-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridehailing-platform References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/uber-health-checklist-mandatory-masks-174840548.html) & [uber](https://www.uber.com/ca/en/?irgwc=1&utm_term=S4UXyX3gIxyOTdZwUx0Mo3chUkiwqIxlrX6Tzc0&adg_id=284979&cid=10078&utm_content=&utm_campaign=affiliate-ir-Skimbit%20Ltd._1_-99_national_D_all_ACQ_cpa_en&utm_source=affiliate-ir) [Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-tools-1) has become the latest ride-hailing platform to require drivers and riders to wear a face mask, which will take effect on May 18th. The ride-hailing platform will also introduce a safety checklist, which will be provided to drivers in the United States, Canada, India, and regions in Europe and Latin America. A checklist will also be sent to riders through the app. The list consists of asking them to wear a mask and sanitize other wash their hands. Uber also introduced a feature that riders and drivers can [cancel rides without a fee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-prepaid-passes) if the other party did not follow the safety checklist. The company released a statement on the new policy, “Drivers and riders who repeatedly violate mask policies risk losing access to Uber.” Image Credit: Uber ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mask Requirement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative mask designs and technologies that provide both comfort and effective protection. - **Safety Checklist:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital safety checklist app that can be integrated with various platforms to promote safety in different industries. - **Cancellation Policy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a real-time monitoring system that tracks compliance with safety protocols and automatically cancels rides or bookings when violations occur. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ride-hailing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a ride-hailing platform that uses AI-powered facial recognition to verify if both drivers and passengers are wearing masks. - **Health & Safety:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of innovative, reusable face masks that incorporate antimicrobial properties and comfortable fit for everyday use. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a contactless delivery system using drones or robots to ensure safe and efficient transportation of goods during pandemics or other health crises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Ride App Safety-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-tools-1.md) - [Rideshare Security Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-audio-recording.md) - [Privacy-Focused Uber Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industryfirst-privacy-features.md) - [Youth-Catered Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teen-accounts.md) - [Assistance Dog-Focused Rideshares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accommodating-passangers.md) - [Ride-Hailing App Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-turo.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md) - [iOS-Influenced Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-2.md) - [Simultaneous Ride-Hailing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concurrent-rides.md)