Covid-19 vs transport: Mobility startups react to fear of germs

Users of electric scooter share-ride offer Voi are being urged to wear gloves and refrain from handshakes when greeting fellow riders in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. — dpa

From germ-ridden scooter handlebars to coughing Uber passengers: The urban mobility movement is already responding to fears that their modes of transport could help spread the coronavirus in cities.

Users of electric scooter share-ride offer Voi are being urged to wear gloves and refrain from handshakes when greeting fellow riders in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.