Uber Riders and Drivers Will br Be Required to Wear Masks Until now, the company has been suggesting br that masks be used to combat COVID-19. In the coming weeks, 'USA Today' reports that the br ride-sharing company's new rule will go into effect. Uber has also confirmed the policy to CNN Business br after it was approved by executives. CNN Business adds that Uber will use br detection technology and other methods to br make sure riders and drivers have masks on. Uber, via statement The plan comes as stay-at-home orders br in certain U.S. areas begin to be lifted. Uber, via statement Uber has previously said it will provide drivers and br other workers with tens of millions of masks. As of now, Uber adds that 1.4 million items br have been or will be sent to America. Uber, as well as competitor Lyft, have also been br donating rides to workers in the health care industry.