Covid-19 relief: Delhi Cabinet approves ₹5,000 assistance scheme for auto/taxi drivers
May 14, 2021
An auto driver waits for passengers, in New Delhi. Pic:Kamal Narang.×
It will be given to all the PSV badge and permit holders.
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the ₹5,000-assistance scheme to auto – taxi drivers to help them cope with their financial hardships arising due to the second wave of Covid-19 and the related curfew announcements made by the Delhi Government.
The national capital has been under lockdown since April 20 and the initial week long curfew has already been extended thrice till May 17.
The financial assistance of ₹5,000 (to each eligible individual) will be handed out to all the individuals holding public service badge (drivers) of para transit vehicles and permit holders of para transit public service vehicles.