Uber, Lyft and DoorDash have suspended operations in some cities across the United States in an effort to comply with curfew orders placed during a weekend of protests.
an unarmed black man in Minneapolis last week. Many demonstrations across the nation have been peaceful, but violence and looting erupted in some cities over the weekend as groups of protesters clashed with law enforcement officers. As a result, some government officials have implemented curfews for residents.has suspended services in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and parts of Minneapolis, the company said.
"Some cities have requested that we suspend operations completely while others want to ensure Uber is available for essential services," the company said in a statement. "We're also using the Uber app to educate riders and drivers about city curfews and remind them Uber should be used for emergency purposes only during this time."
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