Association makes a representation to StalinMetrowater Tanker Lorry Contractors’ Association has requested the government to recognise water lorry drivers and assistants as frontline workers. In a representation to Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, the association’s president P.S.Sundaram said Metrowater lorry drivers and assistants were involved in water supply from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily during the pandemic. At present, 450 lorries have been engaged by Chennai Metrowater for water supply in the city. However, there were complaints about a few unauthorised trips being made recently. Water supply on payment can be taken up only through online booking service, said Mr. Sundaram.

Source: The Hindu May 27, 2021 16:11 UTC