<span style="color: #222222;">The iconic black and yellow taxis are the lifeline of the maximum city of Mumbai. Now, with the awareness campaign on Covid-19 taking the shape of a Jan Andolan, the taxi drivers' too have become part of this movement.<br />'' <br />'' Informative pamphlets have been pasted in the taxis to make people aware about the do's and don'ts to prevent Covid-19 infection.<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports, the Maharashtra Vahatuk Sena, taxi drivers' union, has started an initiative wherein they have put up banners across the taxi stands in South Mumbai to create awareness among the drivers and passengers on ways to stay safe and prevent COVID-19 spread.<br />'' <br />'' The banner and pamphlets essentially talk about the importance of social distancing, avoiding visits to high risk zones, wearing masks and washing hands regularly.<br />'' <br />'' They have also issued individual letters and informative pamphlets to be placed inside all taxis across localities of Grant Road, Mumbai Central, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Masjid Bunder, Byculla and other places.<br />'' <br />'' Through this initiative, the Maharashtra Vahatuk Sena has also distributed basic safety material like masks along with the banners and pamphlets to over 500 taxi drivers and plan to reach 3500 drivers soon.</span><br />
News On AIR | October 8, 2020 9:18 PM
Maharashtra taxi drivers' union puts up banners in South Mumbai to create awareness to stay safe & prevent COVID-19