Suncheon-si Provides Emergency Living Stabilization Funds to Freight and Charter Bus Workers
Prepaid Card 'Happiness Card In Suncheon' Worth 500,000 KRW Per Person Scheduled for Distribution in May
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeonnam announced on the 29th that it plans to provide emergency living stabilization funds of 500,000 KRW per person next month to freight truck and charter bus drivers who are experiencing difficulties in their livelihoods due to the impact of COVID-19.
On the 14th, as part of support for the transportation industry affected by COVID-19, Suncheon City and the Suncheon City Council provided 500,000 KRW worth of Suncheon Love Gift Certificates per taxi driver. They agreed on the need for urgent support for freight truck and charter bus drivers due to the prolonged situation and decided to allocate 1 billion KRW from the contingency fund for living stabilization funds.
The support targets, as of the 28th, include freight transportation businesses whose business location, vehicle registration, and resident registration address are in Suncheon City. For charter buses, the eligible recipients are employees belonging to companies registered as passenger automobile transportation businesses in Suncheon City or those working at offices located in Suncheon City.
The application period is until the 11th of next month. Applicants should prepare the application form and required documents as guided in the announcement and apply by visiting the Transportation Division of Suncheon City Hall in person or by registered mail.
After document screening and confirmation of eligibility, the city plans to distribute the ‘Happy Card In Suncheon’ prepaid card, which can be used locally, to the recipients all at once.
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Mayor Heo Seok of Suncheon said, “Due to COVID-19, vehicle movement has been restricted and transportation demand has sharply declined, causing severe difficulties in management for freight truck and charter bus drivers more than anyone else. We decided to provide support to them.” He added, “We hope this helps the drivers overcome their hardships and also expect the use of the support funds within the local area to revitalize the regional economy.”
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