Taxi drivers in Mumbai spread awareness regarding safety measures during Covid-19

PUNE/MUMBAI: Taxi drivers in Mumbai have decided to become Covid-19 warriors by spreading awareness of safety measures to help in controlling the virus spread in the city.
The Maharashtra Vahatuk Sena, taxi drivers’ union, has started an initiative wherein they have put up banners across South Mumbai Taxi Stands to create awareness among the drivers and passengers on ways to stay safe and prevent Covid-19 spread.
The banner and pamphlets talk about the importance of social distancing, avoiding visits to high risk zones such as the red- light areas of Kamathipura in South Mumbai, wearing masks, washing hands regularly.
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 Nagpada etc.
President of the association Uday Dalvi said, “This is the first time I have seen my city struggle and as taxi drivers, we also wanted to do whatever we can to help the city come back to its original form. We believe that for the greater good it is essential that each one of us follow these guidelines strictly to keep ourselves and our city safe.”