N95 masks for public bus and rail workers, delivery riders amid haze
Delivery riders who are NCDA members can collect their free N95 masks at NTWU canteens.
Singapore's National Transport Workers' Union (NTWU) has extended support to bus and rail workers, as well as delivery riders, amid the ongoing haze. Starting October 12, NTWU's canteens located at 30 bus interchanges and terminals will be available for delivery riders to replenish their water bottles and take a break. Members of the National Delivery Champions Association (NDCA), a partner of the initiative, can receive free N95 masks at these canteens.
Supported by Grab and foodpanda, the NDCA has made provisions for members to purchase refreshments from 90 cents at canteens in Ang Mo Kio, Jurong East, Punggol, Woodlands bus interchanges, and Shenton Way Bus Terminal. NTWU assistant secretary-general Yeo Wan Ling emphasized the importance of hydration and rest for transport workers, whose long hours in the outdoors are exacerbated by the haze.
NTWU's reminder to public transport workers to monitor the haze and wear N95 masks followed an earlier Facebook post on October 11.
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