Gwangyang City Provides 500,000 KRW 'COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund' to Taxi Workers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Gwangyang City, Jeollanam-do announced on the 23rd that starting from the 27th, it will provide a 'COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund' of 500,000 KRW each to taxi drivers.

This decision to provide the 'Emergency Support Fund' was made to protect the livelihoods of taxi drivers who are facing great difficulties due to a decrease in passengers caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The support targets a total of 481 individuals, including 229 individual taxi business operators and 252 corporate taxi drivers located in Gwangyang City, with a total of 240.5 million KRW being distributed at 500,000 KRW per person. The support fund will be provided in the form of the 'Gwangyang Love Gift Card,' which can only be used within Gwangyang City to revitalize the local economy.

Taxi drivers can apply for the 'COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund' starting from the 27th by submitting the application form to the City Hall Transportation Department or the Taxi Association/Corporation. After verifying the status of the taxi driver, the Gwangyang Love Gift Card will be issued immediately.

Jung Hyun-bok, Mayor of Gwangyang City, said, "I would like to thank all taxi drivers who have actively cooperated to prevent the spread of COVID-19 despite facing difficulties due to reduced income," and added, "I hope that the 'Gwangyang-type Emergency Disaster Living Expenses,' which have been provided at 200,000 KRW per person to all citizens since the 22nd, along with this 'Emergency Support Fund for Taxi Drivers,' will be a great help in overcoming COVID-19."

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