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Original poster

Reported for not wearing a mask

266 replies

Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:40

By an Uber driver, I haven’t worn a mask since the 19th July, I was stupid to forget to take one in my Uber as I know they still require them.

The driver was friendly, he didn’t ask me to wear a mask at any point, then a few days later I got an email from Uber saying I had been reported by a driver for not wearing one.

I totally understand that i should have put one on as it’s their policy. However I don’t get why the driver didn’t just politely ask me in the task to wear one? Why be all laughing and joking and then report me.

OP posts:
PotteringAlong · 02/08/2021 08:41

Because he didn’t want the confrontation of someone kicking off, and he didn’t know you wouldn’t.

Original poster
Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:42

It’s not their mask policy that is the issue, but I’ve had it before where instead of simply asking you, they rush to report you.

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Iggly · 02/08/2021 08:42

Maybe he didn’t want to have an argument.

I know this sounds terrible, but those who don’t wear masks tend to be more opinionated about their “right” not to wear one.

Original poster
Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:42

I can’t imagine many people would kick off for being politely asked to put a mask on? If they do then that’s awful really.

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Original poster
Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:43

I wore one when I went abroad lately, I always wear it where it’s still mandatory it just slipped my mind on this occasion.

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Whichjab · 02/08/2021 08:44

Because he thought you were one of the people who don't give a fuck for rules or his saftey so were unlikely to acquiesce

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/08/2021 08:44

Of course some people do.
Taxi drivers shouldn’t have to deal with aggression.

Original poster
Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:44

There was no aggression from me.

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DeathStare · 02/08/2021 08:45

@Lykkeli123

I can’t imagine many people would kick off for being politely asked to put a mask on? If they do then that’s awful really.
Really???? Turn on social media. Lots of people kick off.
JackieCollinshasnoauthority · 02/08/2021 08:45

What's the consequence of being reported?

VividGemini · 02/08/2021 08:45

@Lykkeli123

I can’t imagine many people would kick off for being politely asked to put a mask on? If they do then that’s awful really.
Would you have put one on or left the car if he asked?
Original poster
Lykkeli123 · 02/08/2021 08:45

Not on mine

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DiscoStusMoonboots · 02/08/2021 08:45

I agree with PP. Not a personal slight on you, but the driver clearly didn't want to risk any altercation by asking you in person. I've seen two physical fights on the tube in London over people refusing to wear masks, so it does happen (although hopefully rarely).

Lesson learned, just remember your mask next time.

Whatwouldscullydo · 02/08/2021 08:47

They aren't law any more are they ?

And surely all they can do is ask. What if you were exempt.

I cant see how anything will come from the report

Congressdingo · 02/08/2021 08:47

@Lykkeli123

There was no aggression from me.
How would the driver know? You could do a fair bit of damage to his car if you did kick off. Why risk it?
MaliceOrgan · 02/08/2021 08:47

their confirmation text reminds you to wear a mask so I don't see how you could 'forget'.

Orf1abc · 02/08/2021 08:48

I'm sure that you were not aggressive, but how does he know that you would not become so if asked?

Taxi drivers are regularly beaten or verbally abused. It's understandable that they're not going to do something that might antagonise a passenger.

BeyondMyWits · 02/08/2021 08:48

You chose not to protect him, would think of that being aggressive enough.

They require one, you didn't wear one. He followed procedure (report, do not confront), you did not.

CliftonGreenYork · 02/08/2021 08:49

I work in John Lewis (the home of middle class england) and one of my staff was spat at by a middle aged woman for simply asking her to wear a mask. You have no idea how horrible some people can be.

LongTimeMammaBear · 02/08/2021 08:49

The Uber driver doe not know you personally so had no way of knowing that you’d kick off and have an argument with him. Clearly you knew of the policy and forgot. However, the driver wouldn’t know you “forgot” or did not wear a mask purposefully. It has now been pointed out to you multiple times that year driver may not have wanted aggravation. Keeping a few masks on you will solve any issue going forward.

clickychicky · 02/08/2021 08:49

He doesn't know you. You could have kicked off at him if he asked.

Orf1abc · 02/08/2021 08:49

I cant see how anything will come from the report

It's a gentle reminder not to do it again.

ClumpingBambooIsALie · 02/08/2021 08:49

His perspective, perhaps:

You've already demonstrated your disregard for the rules and other people's safety by not wearing a mask, so you're likely to be a rule-breaking kind of person and the sort of person to kick off and/or unfairly damage his rating.

Unfair maybe but understandable?

DonLewis · 02/08/2021 08:49

Has it affected your passenger rating?

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/08/2021 08:49

Lykkeli123

There was no aggression from me“

Because the driver didn’t ask you to put on a mask. Not suggesting that you personally would be aggressive had he done so but he wasn’t to know that.
Far better to report to Uber so other drivers can decide in the future if they wish to accept your fare.

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