One lakh taxi, auto drivers have received ₹3,000 COVID-19 relief via DBT
The Hindu
They prepare to ply their trade once restrictions ease, but say it will be months before they recover losses
A few days ago, taxi driver Kumar R., a resident of Banashankari, received ₹3,000 as COVID-19 relief from the State government. He used that money to buy the rations for his family. Mr. Kumar is among the one lakh taxi and auto drivers who have received the second round of financial aid. Transport Commissioner N. Shivakumar told The Hindu that around 2.15 lakh drivers applied for aid. “One lakh applicants have received the money through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) so far,” he said. The Transport Department has estimated that close to 3 lakh drivers may apply.
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