Sharing when stranger equals danger: Ridesharing during Covid-19 pandemic

Using data collected from one of the most popular city-to-city ridesharing platforms, we study how individual drivers respond to an increased health hazard. We analyze impact Covid-19 outbreak on level mobility and price ridesharing. show a higher prices larger dispersion in areas with risk. exploit daily discontinuities reporting cases argue that variation is due drivers’ perception risks. Our results suggest decision-maker promoting as solution intercity travel should account for perceived risks find ways ensure access.