Local Toronto taxi firm keeping mask mandate as Uber drops requirement
A major Toronto taxi firm says customers will be required to continue to wear masks going forward as ridesharing giantsaid it would continue to require masks in its vehicles to protect vulnerable riders. The local Toronto company said the closeness of riders to drivers inside taxis mean masks remain important.
“We know that many, including the most vulnerable, rely on the safety and security of for-hire services like ours and drivers depend on us to make informed decisions when it comes to masking policies,” the statement said.The statement comes after Uber Canada announced it would stop requiring masks in its vehicles from Friday.
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