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Uber may temporarily suspend accounts of riders, drivers with coronavirus

An Uber pick-up location is pictured in San Diego, California, California on September 30. 2019 — Reuters/Files
An Uber pick-up location is pictured in San Diego, California, California on September 30. 2019 — Reuters/Files

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Uber Technologies  is considering temporarily suspending the accounts of riders and drivers who have tested positive for the coronavirus or have been exposed to it, according to a CNN report run by the Reuters on Wednesday.

Uber did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

The ride-hailing company said on Saturday it would offer compensation to drivers and delivery people diagnosed with the coronavirus or placed in quarantine for up to 14 days.

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