Nonglaikang Transport Union appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2021:
Nonglaikang Transport Union appealed the Government to take up beneficiary schemes for e-rickshaw, diesel auto, Tata magic and winger drivers in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic.
M Dineshwor Mangang, president, Nonglaikang Transport Union, said most of the drivers had taken loan for their vehicles and as restrictions have been imposed on movement of people, all transport services are put on hold.
This has put undue pressure on the drivers as they have to repay their loans, feed their families and other expenses, said a statement issued by the union today.
It is a good initiative that the Government has decided to provide 5kg of rice per person for 2 months to help the needy during this pandemic.
It would greatly reduced the burden on the drivers if the Government takes up welfare schemes for the drivers, he added in the statement.