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By Tina Bellon

Mar 18 2020 1:19PM

Australia, other regions yet to decide.

Uber suspends pooled rides in US, Canada to limit coronavirus spread

Uber on Tuesday began suspending shared rides on its ride-hailing platform in the US and Canada to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The pooled option, which allows riders to book trips at lower prices by sharing the car with up to three other passengers travelling in the same direction, has ...

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