The fifth wave of the epidemic struck, and the government tightened epidemic prevention measures, which greatly affected all walks of life.
The Hong Kong Public Light Bus Owners and Drivers Association today (18th) petitioned outside the Central Government Office, urging the Government to provide support to the red light bus trade.
The association pointed out that the anti-epidemic measures such as banning dine-in in the evening market have led to a decrease in the flow of people on the street and the number of minibus passengers has dropped significantly. It is recommended that the authorities refer to the previous practice and provide red minibus drivers and owners with a six-month, monthly 5,000 yuan. subsidy, and a 6-month fuel allowance.
Zhang Hanhua, chairman of the Association of Public Light Bus Owners and Drivers Association, said that the epidemic has caused the minibus business to plummet, and many drivers have changed their careers, and there is a situation of "there is a car but no driver starts work". At present, nearly 20% of the red minibuses are not running, and the owners have no rent at all. Income, car supply caused a heavy burden.
Yi Zhiming, a member of the Liberal Party's shipping and transportation sector legislator, said that with the expansion of railways, the minibus industry is already operating in difficulties. The ban on dine-in in the evening market and the fact that some commuters are working from home have led to a decline in the overall traffic and passenger volume. It has dropped by 30% to 40%, but the minibus industry has not benefited from the fifth round of the Anti-epidemic Fund.
He also pointed out that the sharp rise in fuel costs over the past year has put pressure on the industry.
Li Zhenqiang, a member of the Liberal Party's Election Committee, said that the government has tightened anti-epidemic measures, and many premises have to be closed, which has greatly reduced the flow of people in the market, and has also directly affected many frontline workers, including minibus and taxi drivers. The cash flow has been greatly reduced, and the cash flow is tight. I hope the government will make up for the omissions and provide financial support.
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