Reported for not wearing a mask

[Lykkeli123]

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.

[cherish123]

You should have had one but just forget about it and remember one next time you get a taxi.

[pinkcircustop]

@TimeFlysWhenYoureHavingRum

Government advice is still to wear masks in indoor spaces where you meet strangers and on public transport (including taxis). Why wouldn't you just wear it uness exempt?

Because I don’t want to

[TimeFlysWhenYoureHavingRum]

Government advice is still to wear masks in indoor spaces where you meet strangers and on public transport (including taxis). Why wouldn't you just wear it uness exempt?

[SW1amp]

@Dannn

When you are booking an Uber it asks you to confirm you are wearing a mask before finding you a driver, so YABVU to confirm that you are wearing one and then not do so.

Except it doesn’t always ask that

My app hasn’t asked me in ages, where as a pp said her app does still ask

[Dannn]

When you are booking an Uber it asks you to confirm you are wearing a mask before finding you a driver, so YABVU to confirm that you are wearing one and then not do so.

[NewModelArmyMayhem18]

Where I've been out and about most people have still been wearing their masks, so much so that I notice the ones who aren't following the rules (whether by exemption or sheer bloody-mindedness!).

[Parker231]

In many of our local restaurants and shops masks are still required unless medically except. It’s up to individual businesses to set their requirements.
I was in Waitrose and Tesco’s yesterday and it was reassuring to see the majority still wearing their masks.

[Xenia]

They are not easy issues. If staff refuse to work unless all customers in a shop are in masks where does the shop owner draw their own line? The law does not require people to wear masks in shops (in our Waitrose it is voluntary and I don't wear one for example). Those wearing masks are 1. disabled 2. exempt under the old law for another reason eg experience severe distress in a mask but may never have been a doctor or 3. asserting their legal right to be free (or just forgot to bring it but normally wear it). People might dislike everyone in 1 - 3 or just some of those categories. I wear it in the shop when with my son as he will not go into the shop unless I put it on so about 1 trip in 7 in the same shop I have it on.

[tintodeverano2]

@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.

The ones that don't wear masks are the ones that are the worst for asserting their rights. He was avoiding a confrontation.

[Faultymain5]

OP you say you haven’t worn a mask since 19th July but also ‘forgot’ your mask this time. Which is it? hmm

Erm she usually carries one for journeys? Many people still carry them for when they are necessary without wearing them when they are not. E.g If I take my kids to the park it’s not necessary, but we might pop into a shop so I’ll have a mask handy.

We’ve gone from “I was stupid to forget to take one in my Uber as I know they still require them”, to “you don’t wear a mask”.

Interesting how we can infer somethings from what the OP says but not others. She hasn’t said she was reported by Uber drivers more than once and she didn’t say she was reported for Covid non-compliance. Just that people are quick to report.

I cannot tell from this post if she is an abusive non-mask wearing, Covid spreading, anarchist. Will she have to take it on the chin? Yes and from her OP has done. Is she wrong to ask why the behaviour of the driver was so opposite to someone with an issue. No of course not.

And some people have given great reasons why the driver encouraging spread was perfectly acceptable behaviour just before the report.

[Cadent]

YABU, he was in the more vulnerable position (possible complaint from you on bad service if he asked you to wear a mask), so fair play to him.

[brokenbiscuitsx]

@KaptainKaveman

OP your second post says that you've "had it before where people rush to report you". This suggests you're making a habit of 'forgetting' your mask doesn't it? How many times have you done this?

OP you say you haven’t worn a mask since 19th July but also ‘forgot’ your mask this time. Which is it?

I think it’s fair. The driver didn’t want a confrontation and has just warned other Uber drivers. I imagine some drivers won’t accept your fare now knowing you don’t wear a mask. That’s fine, it’s Ubers rules and you must know this (yet constantly ignore) if you are complaining people are being quick to report you 🤷🏻‍♀️

[TeachesOfPeaches]

You get a specific notification when you book to the Uber where you have to agree to wear a mask for your journey, which OP clearly did.

[Happy36]

louleey Why odd?

[louleey]

@Lykkeli123

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.

My BIL had the same thing happen to him, odd

[HaveringWavering]

Trust me. I heard them talking. Typical middle aged mouthy birds on a summer afternoon mission to get shitfaced on Prosecco. They were stocking up, maskless, in Sainsbury's.

[Comefromaway]

@HaveringWavering

Bless your trusting heart *@Comefromaway*. This gaggle of middle -aged blonde Tracys were about as far from neuro-diverse as it is possible to be.

If you passed me and my family in the street you’d have no idea we were all ND. (Well I’m not diagnosed but the rest of my diagnosed family are convinced I am!)

[HaveringWavering]

Bless your trusting heart @Comefromaway. This gaggle of middle -aged blonde Tracys were about as far from neuro-diverse as it is possible to be.

[enigmatoto]

@MontysMinions

I'm not sure what difference it would have made? You say you forgot your mask so didn't have it on this occasion?

So if he'd have politely asked you, you would have apologised and said you'd forgotten it...he still would have reported you as regardless of reason you broke their policy.

So you'd be in exactly the same position you are now?

^^ THIS EXACTLY!

[SchrodingersImmigrant]

I like how you can spot people who never worked with general public in oatomer service roles "He ShOuLD HaVe SaiD soMEthINg".
🙄
Pps are absolutely right about his scores and about potential abuse. Smile and nod and let the company deal with it, is the safest way.

[MrMeSeeks]

Yes yabu.
Mistake made, yes, but if you’re honestly asking why he didn’t simply ask you to put on a mask, where have you been for the last year?
You only have to look at the news, social media etc to see people kicking, abusing staff, making a scene or making a complaint regarding this!

[Comefromaway]

@HaveringWavering

I saw a group of about 5 women all out sporting lanyards. What a sad coincidence that they all suffered from conditions that exempted them from mask wearing. Maybe they met at a support group for asthmatics or something...

Whilst they may have been taking the p* it might have been genuine.

Both dd and ds tend to naturally gravitate towards friends who are neuro-diverse, like themselves

[BoredZelda]

People who are exempt are the worst for being rude about wearing masks.

No, people who claim to be exempt when they are just being whiny kids about wearing masks are rude. Those who are genuinely exempt are generally embarrassed and apologetic when challenged. That’s my experience anyway.

[EleanorOlephantisjustfine]

@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.

You need to broaden your horizon if you can’t imagine this. People will kick off over absolutely anything. He probable didn’t want a scene. You should have worn a mask.

[IonaLeg]

I guess he didn’t want to face any aggro? There have been a few incidents of Uber drivers being attacked and abused by customers. I’m sure he didn’t feel like you were a threat, but they’re probably hyper cautious about any possibility of a confrontation which could turn nasty.