Ride-share operator, Motivate, ensures commuter safety during COVID-19 for LYFT bikes

When COVID-19 hit, the way we do business completely shifted. Many businesses transitioned to completely remote work, while those deemed essential created new processes for health and safety, quickly. In the major US cities most impacted by the outbreak, these new compliance procedures became even more paramount.

For example, New York City was hugely impacted. The outbreak in NYC accounted for 8% of all US cases and 18% of US deaths.

For those who continued commuting to essential jobs in large metropolises, even the daily ride on public transportation held significant risks. Many commuters turned to socially distant ways to get around, like bike-sharing service, LYFT. In fact, a survey by Trek found that 85% of respondents perceived cycling as a safer mode of transportation than public transit, and 14% were using bikes in place of it.