Anyone have recent experiences with Uber and/or Lyft especially since the new mask and back seat requirements came into effect? I wonder if a face shield instead of an actual mask would be accepted? And how much do the windows have to be rolled down? Would just cracking the windows be acceptable? I have not taken Uber or Lyft since 9th March 2020 when I returned home from my last Tour of Duty. But when I go back to work I'm positive I'll need to use Uber or Lyft at some point.

Those who are pro-mask are no doubt satisfied about their policy. Those of you who are anti-mask have you tried any pushback in a way that would not risk getting you kicked off the platform?

What I plan to do is wear the mask. Put the mask on JUST before I get in the car. But I plan to rate any driver who does comply with the mask policy no greater than four (4) stars. If asked for feedback I'll say that I feel LESS safe when the driver wears a mask even though it is in compliance with Uber (or Lyft) stated policy.

Why take out your frustration/beef/stance on someone just trying to make a living and following its employers policies? If you have a real issue and think it is a safety concern (or whatever) you should air that issue with Uber/Lyft or vote with your wallet and take your business elsewhere. Otherwise I think its a very passive aggressive way to possibly punish someone that is probably already suffering financially from this pandemic. Please reconsider (or just don't rate a driver at all).

Any "elsewhere" likely also requires masks.

If an Uber/Lyft driver is already suffering financially from this pandemic...why would they risk lower ratings by not wearing a mask themselves?

When I start riding again, if the driver is not wearing a mask they get an 1, reported immediately, and I decline the ride. If people don't want to wear a mask in any form of public transport they should get their own vehicle.

If the driver DOES wear a mask then he would risk a lower rating from those opposed to masks. So there would be risk of lower rating no matter what.

I think you should go back and re-read what I posted. The OP said he would rate a driver lower if they were wearing a mask aka following their company policy and I suggested to him that it wasn�t fair to ding a driver for following the rules.

If the reverse is true and the company mandates drivers wear mask and the driver doesn�t, like all other safety matters, it is a legitimate factor in a lower rating.

My point was not to punish the driver for following his employer�s rules.

So it's mox nix, then - you're advocating for drivers to do whatever they want.

There are apparently..let me see...tallying up the various states...carry the one...yes, exactly ONE of you who will give a driver a lower rating because he/she has the audacity to wear a mask during the greatest pandemic of our lifetimes.

Uber/Lyft should be able to match up maskless drivers with maskless riders and masked drivers with masked riders. I'm sure the technology is available to do that.

If you don't want to wear a mask STAY HOME!

Is there a thread in OMNI or OMNI/PR about mask wearing - I scrolled through a couple pages but didn't see one - may have missed it? I'd really like some insight from people opposed as to their reasoning (so far I've only heard arguments grouped into two categories, one that it infringes their rights - which I hear but does not hold water for me on a number of levels, and the other that they have trouble breathing in them and so are willing to risk spreading illness around for their own comfort (which actually I am OK with, and of course if it's medical reasons - that is an honest answer to me which is what I would like to hear)).

I would echo other sentiments; in my opinion it's not appropriate to penalize an employee (of sorts) for a policy their employer has in place. That's a Karen (or Kevin) move. They don't control that and they need the job.

Yes, there is a specific and very active mask thread on the coronavirus forum...

Just good courtesy and good health. In Singapore, Taiwan, China, they wont allow you on if you dont wear a mask. They learned their mistake from SARS. COVID is not quite as bad, only 1% death rate. But then there are those idiots who like to play Russian Roulette. Odds are 16% with 6 chamber revolver. Cheers.