Uber has made major changes to its service to slow the spread of the coronavirus

Reuters reports that Uber has stopped carpooling on its platform in the US and Canada In essence, the app's pooling option has been disabled

The appeal of pooled Uber rides is that they can lower the price for riders by allowing them to share a trip with up to three other passengers However, Uber eliminated this option to protect the safety of its employees and customers

Initially, the move was targeted at the US and Canada, but a spokesperson said the company is evaluating similar measures in other regions

Uber also made a major change to its app when booking a ride The warning reads: "Flatten curves Move only if necessary If you have no choice but to move, use caution for your safety and the safety of the community"

Click to learn more and you'll see a note about Uber's stance on COVID-19, urging you to "take a moment to consider whether this trip is essential Doing so will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that those who really need the ride are able to take it"

Meanwhile, the food delivery service Uber Eats continues to operate, but its operations may also be adjusted as conditions change

As of Tuesday morning, the Lyft app was still offering shared rides for only 1-2 people in the app [The coronavirus (COVID-19) has infected more than 182,400 people worldwide and killed more than 7,100 No more than 4,400 people have been infected in the US, with 87 deaths