COVID-19 Update: Traveling With Miles During The Coronavirus, We have increased safety measures and adapted services More information
Ordering a Miles ride from your phone is the easiest and most convenient way to travel, no doubt. However, during the COVID-19 outbreak, many travelers have been a skeptic about ridesharing or even ordering a rideshare Queen, NY.
We hear about precautions and following safety tips for travelers when they are about to order a ride to run errands or go grocery shopping. What about the safety of the drivers? Is it worth putting your life at risk to earn money?
Miles has heard the concerns of all its valued drivers. Just like we care for our valued customers, we care for our valued team of drivers. If you are worried about whether or not you should be driving, the answer is yes. Since lockdown in certain areas has been lifted, people are booking rides and calling Queens car service instead of taking public transport.
While taking rides, we advise our riders to follow precautions for their safety as well as the safety of passengers. Here’s what all drivers can do to stay safe during COVID-19 times:
Before heading out to take a ride, make sure your car is squeaky clean. Get a disinfectant and clean the hell out of your car. Make sure the disinfectant sits on the surface for at least 15 minutes. You will have to do this every day before the start of your shit and at the end of the shift.
Get the door handles, seat belt buckles, headrests, armrests, window buttons, seatbacks, and any other surface you can tackle.
As a standard, make sure you are wearing a facemask and gloves when you start your work shift. The facemask will keep you inhaling droplets of potential infection in the air. Gloves will keep your hands protected from germs. This might even encourage you not to touch your face.
You are most likely to come across passengers who aren’t wearing a mask. Ask them politely to wear a mask before stepping into the vehicle. In case they refuse to, don’t feel uncomfortable canceling the ride. There shouldn’t be any compromise on safety!
Ventilating the vehicle is important for everyone’s safety. The rule applies to the Staten Island Rideshare service as well. Be sure the air is circulating within the car with the windows down throughout the ride.
If it’s hot and windows can’t be kept down, enable the air recirculation on the AC controls to keep fresh air coming into the vehicle.
CDC strongly recommends drivers NOT to let riders sit in the front seat. This means you can only carry 3 passengers who can easily adjust in the back seat. Yes, that also means you may have to cancel the ride if too many passengers are involved. You may also tell the passengers to get a second ride if they want to accept the ride.
Caring drivers offering Queens Car service like to offer water bottles and treats like magazines to the passengers. During the pandemic outbreak, it’s best to put them on hold or you are going to simply transfer the illness.
Let your passengers handle their luggage be it personal items, grocery bags, or luggage. Even if someone’s struggling with heavy bags, it’s best to take their time to handle their stuff. It’s best for both of you.