Are Bakersfield, Ca Taxi Cab Service Allowed to operate during covid-19 Lockdown?

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the government to place unprecedented restrictions on all California residents who are now being encouraged to stay at home as much as possible. Public Transportation is restricted to essential work travel and driving private cars, while not banned completely, is only allowed for food shopping and accessing healthcare.

But what about TAXIS and ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft ?

The Government has classified businesses providing road passenger transportation as essential workers. So Taxi and Uber&Lyft drivers are still allowed to work, But some companies have different policies so check you're unsure. Most Taxi Companies in Kern County are operating as normal but at Azteca Cab we are encouraging customers to only travel when absolutely necessary. We're reminding everyone who uses Taxi to follow advice from public health authorities. "If you're sick, stay home and away from others. Wash your hands frequently, and cover your cough or sneeze, use a face mask".

How can drivers and passengers protect themselves?

If you do catch a Bakersfield ,Ca Taxi Cab or book a Uber or Lyft , you should sit in the back seat to avoid contact with the driver and follow the NHS coronavirus guidelines:

• Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap and water as soon as you get home

• Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands

• Don't eat or drinking inside the Taxi Cab or Uber car

• Always wear a Face Mask when riding

• You should also choose contactless payment rather then cash if you can

• Lift luggage yourself rather than let the driver help

People with Covid-19 Symptoms should stay at home and never book a Taxi Cab or Ride Share trip . In conclusion we should all be accountable and hold responsible to take care of each other by following are government regulations.