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. 2021 Mar 23;28:52–70. doi: 10.1016/j.spc.2021.03.025
Mobility Sharing Space Sharing Goods Sharing
Response Strategy Communauto Facedrive HiRide Kangaride Lyft Poparide Snappcar Bike Share Toronto Turo Uber Airbnb VBRO WarmShowers FlipKey Couchsurfing Home Exchange LoveHomeSwap WeWork ImpactHub Spaces Toronto Tool Library Rent Frock Repeat SwapSity reheart Peerby LENA Library HeelNederlandDeelt BKSY Bunz Karma
Managing daily operations
Remaining open at full capacity X X X X X X
Expanding/increasing operations X X X
Temporarily closing / pausing operations X X X X X X
Reducing part(s) of operations X X X X X X X X
Permanently closing X
Implement local response for local contexts X X X X X
Adapting existing business model
Enhanced existing services X X X X
Changing or updating primary offering X X X X X
Changing or updating additional offerings X X X
Flexible cancellation / return policy X X X X X X X
Flexible contracts and terms of service X X q
Transfer operations online X X X X X
Performing strategic work
Update/Renovate physical infrastructure X X X X X X
Update/Revamp digital infrastructure X
Applying for grants or other financial support X X X
Increasing hygiene standards
Implemented enhanced cleaning protocols X X X X X X X X X X X
Improving HVAC, air filtration, and ventilation requirements X X X X X
Temperature screening X
Requiring sanitary masks to be warn (along with other control measures) X
Mechanisms for reporting positive COVID–19 cases X X
Follow international, national and local restrictions and best practices X X X X X X X
Implementing community health and safety guidelines X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Restricting access to platform based on health status X X X X X
Providing increased hygiene products (avialable freely or reimbursed) X (x) X X
Supporting physical distancing
Limiting the number of people X X X
Implementing clear signage X X
Providing digital alternatives X X X X X X X
Increasing opening hours X
Avoiding physical contacts through other means X X X X X X X
Implementing communication and education campaigns
Curating special resources for users (e.g. tutorials, webpages, checklists) X X X X X X X
Marketing activities based on the pandemic X X X X X
Providing accessible communication (e.g. audio, subtitles, language) X X X
Expressing solidarity with users X X X X X X X
Offering support to societal actors
Offering financial resources X X
Offering non-financial resources X X X
Produce or purchase personal protective equipment X
Provide advertising services X
Expressing appreciation or providing tangible support for frontline & essential workers X X X X
Working towards solutions X X X X
Managing partnerships
Nurturing new partnerships (e.g. communication, distribution) X X X X X X X X
Ending existing partnerships (e.g. due to safety) X