Jeongeup-si Provides 700,000 Won Disaster Relief Fund to Charter Bus Drivers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 19th that it will provide disaster relief funds to charter bus drivers who are experiencing economic difficulties due to COVID-19.

The city decided to provide support funds to help stabilize the livelihoods of charter bus drivers facing economic hardships as charter bus operations for tourism, school commuting, and work commuting have significantly decreased due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

The payment amount is 700,000 KRW per person, with a total budget of 94 million KRW (27 million KRW from the provincial government and 67 million KRW from the city government) allocated.

This amount is 200,000 KRW higher than other cities and counties in Jeonbuk Province, with an additional 27 million KRW invested from the city budget.

The support targets are 134 charter bus drivers who worked for more than 60 days between February 23, when the COVID-19 alert level was raised to "serious," and August 30.

The application period is until the 30th of next month. Currently employed drivers can apply through their companies, while those who have resigned or work for closed businesses can apply in person at the city hall's Transportation Department.

The city plans to promptly verify and disburse the funds as soon as the eligible applicants submit their applications.

Mayor Yoo Jinseop said, "I hope this support will be of some help to charter bus drivers who have been hit hard and are struggling to make a living due to the impact of COVID-19," and added, "We will continue to carry out proactive administration to wisely cope with crisis situations."

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