Coronavirus fears prompt Chinese ride-hailing app DiDi to install protective sheets in vehicles and gave masks to drivers
On February 18, DiDi started a program to install protective sheets as dividers in ride-sharing vehicles across China. The sheets are intended to "prevent droplet transmission of COVID-19" according to a press release.DiDi has already rolled out the use of these protective sheets in Wuhan, Shenzen, and other cities under the guidance of medical professionals. The company says that it will spend $14.3 million on preventative measures.
Though regular service in Wuhan has been suspended, it's operating as usual in the rest of China, except for long, inter-city rides.According to a spokesperson, DiDi put together a fleet of more than 1300 drivers to offer transportation for all hospital staff in Wuhan.It also has special fleets in four other cities, transporting more than 17,000 medical workers.
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