Didi Chuxing puts plastic dividers in cars to help stop the spread of coronavirus

The ride-hailing giant plans to invest about 100mil yuan (RM59.58mil) in the nationwide programme. — SCMP

Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing services provider, is ramping up efforts to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, with a nationwide programme to install protective dividers between the driver and passenger seats in cars.

Beijing-based Didi plans to invest about 100mil yuan (RM59.58mil) in this safety measure, which involves installing protective plastic sheets that are expected to prevent droplet transmission of the Covid-19 disease, according to the company’s statement on Feb 19.