China's DiDi provides free nucleic acid test for Beijing drivers

Chinese ride-hailing platform DiDi Chuxing announced on Friday it will offer all its drivers in Beijing free nucleic acid tests for the novel coronavirus.

Beijing confirmed 183 new cases over the past week, including 25 reported on Friday. Beijing authorities have set up at least nine locations for all ride-hailing drivers in the municipality to disinfect cars free of charge.

Drivers are also required to take temperatures, wear a mask, do spray disinfection to sanitize cars and keep good air circulation in the car, according to authorities. 

Beijing's Daxing District, where the latest cluster of novel coronavirus appeared, announced it will conduct nucleic acid tests for all bus and taxi drivers in the district. As of Saturday morning, at least 1,471 people were tested.