Ride-sharing and food delivery service apps are suspending operations in some cities across the nation in order to comply with curfew orders. At least 40\u2026<\/b>
\nRide-sharing and food delivery service apps are suspending operations in some cities across the nation in order to comply with curfew orders.
At least 40 cities and Washington, D. C., have imposed curfews in the wake of protests that began last week \u2013 and intensified over the weekend \u2013 following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police.
In compliance with city orders, Uber suspended services in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and parts of Minneapolis during curfew hours, the company told CNBC.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tweeted Sunday that the company would be \u00ab\u00a0donating $1M to (Equal Justice Initiative) and (Policing Equity) to support their important work in making criminal justice in America more just for all.\u00a0\u00bb
Similarly, Lyft confirmed to USA TODAY that it is following local guidance \u00ab\u00a0when relevant.\u00a0\u00bb
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And Monday, co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer said in a statement:
\u00ab\u00a0As part of our continued commitment to communities of color through LyftUp, our transportation access initiative, we\u2019re providing $500,000 in ride credit to national civil rights organizations who have been working to facilitate essential transportation and equitable access during the recent crises.\u00a0\u00bb
For its part, the food-delivery service DoorDash also confirmed that it is \u00ab\u00a0abiding by curfews and guidance from local government across the country, and pausing operations.\u00a0\u00bb
The company tweeted Sunday: \u00ab\u00a0We cannot be silent or still in the face of injustice, racism, and murder. Words matter. And so do actions. We are committing ourselves to take action to support our local black communities and black-owned businesses.\u00a0\u00bb
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