Uber stops letting its drivers and passengers carry guns
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Previously, Uber had deferred to local laws when it came to whether or not its drivers could carry guns.
In an update to the Legal section on Uber's website there's a new "Uber Firearms Prohibition Policy," first noticed by The New Republic. It says:
We seek to ensure that everyone using the Uber digital platform-both driver-partners and riders-feels safe and comfortable using the service. During a ride arranged through the Uber platform, Uber and its affiliates therefore prohibit possessing firearms of any kind in a vehicle. Any rider or driver found to have violated this prohibition may lose access to the Uber platform.
In other words, carrying a gun is grounds for losing your Uber-driving privileges.
Back in April, an Uber driver with a concealed handgun stopped a mass shooting in Chicago. Meanwhile, Lyft has barred its drivers from carrying firearms for some time.
Uber did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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