ATLANTA — Lyft announced that it will provide easy-to-install partitions for all of its drivers. The program was tested earlier this month in the Atlanta, Baltimore and Denver markets.
The program’s success with drivers and riders is part of the reason it is now being extended to 10 additional markets. There are plans to expand the program to as many as 30 markets in the upcoming months.
The partitions will be available for drivers to buy through the Lyft store. In addition to the partitions, the online storefront will sell personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and face masks.
The goal is to provide easy and low-cost access to the items for drivers. Lyft recently updated health and safety guidelines to align with recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Besides the partitions, all drivers and riders must self-report that they are free of COVID-19 symptoms, wear face masks during the entire ride and follow local health guidelines. The most active drivers will now receive a free safety kit consisting of a reusable cloth face covering, sanitizer and disinfectant.
“As a leader in rideshare safety, we will continue to expand and evolve our Health Safety Program as appropriate to adhere to CDC guidelines and address the ongoing safety needs of the Lyft community,” Lyft announced in a company blog post.
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