Covid-19 Policies
Last updated: March 1, 2021
Experience more, together but safely and at a distance.
We want to let our users know during these drastically changing times we are committed to creating a safe environment for both our hosts and guests. The health and safety of the Rent Your Ride community is out number one priority. We want to make sure that Rent Your Ride hosts and guests are well informed with the best ways to protect themselves during the current situation surrounding Covid-19.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. If you feel the health and safety of yourself or those around you may be in jeopardy with an upcoming booked Rent Your Ride trip we recommend you cancel the trip.
Hosts
As a host in the Rent Your Ride community if you would like to continue to share your vehicle during these times, please disinfect your car after every trip and avoid coming in direct contact with the person who is renting your vehicle.
Guests
As a guest in the Rent Your Ride community if you would like to continue to rent vehicles on the platform during these times, please bring hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and any other items to help with your safety. Avoid coming in direct contact with the host of the vehicle.
It is crucial that individuals follow the recommendations set in place by the CDC and local authorities:
Wash your hands often
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
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Avoid close contact with people who are sick
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Put distance between yourself and other people.
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Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
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Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
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You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
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Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
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Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
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The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
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Do NOT use a face mask meant for a healthcare worker.
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Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
Cover coughs and sneezes
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If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
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Throw used tissues in the trash.
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Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
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Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
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If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
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Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household
will work.