Coronavirus: ‘anti-epidemic’ taxi service for Covid-19 patients in Hong Kong to begin on Friday, with drivers set to earn HK$3,000 a day

An “anti-epidemic” taxi service for coronavirus patients will begin on Friday under a plan aimed at easing the strain on Hong Kong’s public health care system, with about 300 vehicles mobilised and drivers set to earn HK$3,000 (US$384) a day.The Transport and Housing Bureau said on Wednesday evening a designated fleet of about 300 taxis would provide free transport services from Friday for Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms to travel between designated clinics and their homes. It added the…

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