Complete Testing of Incheon Taxi Drivers... Priority Vaccination for Those Born 1972 to 2003

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City will conduct comprehensive testing by the 25th for approximately 13,500 taxi drivers and transportation workers in the region in response to the spread of COVID-19.

The city estimates that most of the approximately 6,500 taxi drivers aged 60 and over have received vaccinations, but since the second dose has not yet been administered, it is encouraging all to actively participate in the comprehensive testing.

Additionally, for the supplementary vaccine support, 920 transportation workers born between 1972 and 2003 have been designated as priority vaccination targets, with plans to begin vaccinations from the 26th.

An Incheon city official stated, "Due to the nature of taxis, drivers inevitably spend a certain amount of time in confined spaces with many passengers, including those arriving from overseas," and added, "we will establish a safe taxi transportation system through comprehensive testing and vaccinations."

Meanwhile, Incheon City plans to expand the installation of droplet barriers that separate the front and rear seats, as well as the driver's seat and the passenger seat, to ensure the safety of not only taxi drivers but also passengers using taxis.

To this end, the project budget has been secured in next year's main budget, and the barriers will be installed step-by-step in all taxis operating within Incheon city.

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