Uber, Lyft Drivers Clash With Riders Over Face Masks as States Lift Mandates

Drivers for Uber Technologies Inc.and Lyft Inc.who have confronted challenges as front-line workers during the health crisis are facing a new pandemic-related test: states lifting mask mandates.

The ride-sharing companies require that riders continue wearing masks.But drivers—who also are required to be masked—say the rules are becoming harder to enforce as state and local governments push for a widespread reopening, leading to friction between gig workers and passengers..