Uber hitching a ride to Abbotsford, Langley Township
Posted June 25, 2020 7:59 am.
Last Updated June 25, 2020 5:10 pm.
ABBOTSFORD (NEWS 1130) – Uber is expanding farther east on the Lower Mainland.
Its service area — starting at 11:00 a.m. — will now include Abbotsford, Aldergrove, and all of Langley Township, giving people another option to get around.
“As of 11am, residents across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will have expanded access to a safe, reliable and affordable transportation alternative at the touch of a button, and drivers will have additional flexible earning opportunities,” the company says in a release.
Uber has expanded its service area to include Abbotsford, Aldergrove, and all of the Langley Township. (Courtesy Uber)
The ridehailing giant has also introduced new safety features and policies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to “keep riders and drivers safe.”
They include increased driver screening and an online checklist that will allow drivers and riders to confirm safety precautions are in place, including a “selfie confirmation” to ensure drivers are wearing a face covering.
Phone anonymization, emergency button access, and 24-7 safety support are also among the features.
“In addition to these new features and policies, Uber is distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help keep delivery people and drivers safe as they serve their communities,” the company says in a release. “We are sending in-app notifications to active drivers and delivery people in each city – providing guidance on how to request health and safety supplies.”
Drivers can request supplies, which will be shipped to their homes.
Uber says more than 55,000 PPE supplies have been distributed around the region so far.
