Last week, we were advised that all Rideshare vehicles should display the Covid-19 QR code in the vehicle.
Over the weekend, Uber advised drivers that this was unnecessary as they have provided a team to work with contact tracing in New Zealand.
This still leaves drivers who might drive for another company or independently potentially facing the same requirement. .
Mode Rideshare recommends that you display the QR Code for the following reasons:
1. Time - it will be much faster for the team to contact you directly and find out which rides that you did for whom, etc.
2. Accounts - as we all know, sometimes the rider is not the person who requested the ride or the account that pays for it.
3. Riders - Most people don't ride alone - If other people were with the rider in the car - they can independently scan the code thus lessening the tracing time.
It’s important to remember why we are all doing this. Fighting the virus requires everyone to be on board. This is a small thing that we can do to help out on this huge effort.
Finally, it's YOUR safety that is at stake as well. If you have been exposed the sooner you know, the more effective your response can be. Your health and the health of your family or bubble relies on it.
If you need a hand getting your QR code or displaying, let the team know and we’ll help sort you out.