Bangalore, June 3 (UNI ) Uber today announced it has set up a sanitisation hub at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) in partnership with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to disinfect cars before every single trip, using state-of-the-art equipments and disinfectants, for setting exemplary safety standards for riders and drivers.

The sanitisation hub has been set up at the Uber pickup zone of the BLR Airport. Uber has made similar arrangements at the Delhi and Hyderabad Airports as well, according to a statement issued here on Wednesday .

Sharing details of the partnership, Pavan Vaish, Head of Central Operations, Uber India and South Asia, said, “As cities begin to reopen and people start moving again, Uber is committed to providing exemplary safety standards for its riders and drivers. During the past few months, we have constantly improved our safety procedures and product experience to prevent contamination risks and to reinforce a deeply embedded bond of trust with riders and drivers.”

“We believe our partnership with BIAL to set up sanitisation hubs will be critical in providing our riders and drivers much needed safety assurances and peace of mind,” Vaish added.

Besides vehicle sanitisation before every trip, Uber’s partnership with BIAL includes decontamination of Uber’s pick up zone as well as the luggage trolleys. While the sanitisation hub will offer contactless service, Uber offers digital and contactless payment options. As per Uber’s policy, face masks are mandatory for both drivers and riders. Disinfected car doors and boots will be opened only by drivers to minimise rider contact. Riders, in turn, will also be expected to handle their own luggage.

Uber’s tech and safety teams have been working overtime to build a new product experience for protecting everyone, every time they use Uber. Uber has launched a comprehensive set of safety measures, such as the Go Online Checklist and a mandatory mask policy for both riders and drivers, pre-trip mask verification selfies for drivers, mandatory driver education around Covid-19 related safety protocols, and an updated cancellation policy where both riders and driver can cancel trips if they don’t feel safe. Complementing these measures, Uber is distributing over 3 million masks and 200,000 bottles of disinfectants and sanitisers to its driver partners, free of cost.
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