Gulf Oil India launches vax drive for truckers

Hyderabad: Gulf Oil India, a lubricant brand, kick-started the 3rd season of 'Gulf Superfleet Suraksha Bandhan' campaign with a pledge to vaccinate more than 10,000 truckers across the country to protect from Covid-19.

The vaccination camps are arranged in and around 11 major transport hubs in cities including New Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Indore, Karnal and Baddi. The inoculation process is being conducted from August 6 to 22, with on the spot registration available, the company stated.

The campaign is a 'promise of protection' to the unsung heroes behind the wheels who ensured that they delivered the essentials as well as medical supplies including oxygen tanks, cylinders, and medical aid even during the most challenging times of this pandemic.

As per a recent study conducted by Gulf Oil in association with Hansa Research, out of 406 truck driver respondents, 65 per cent needed technical assistance to book their slots while 54 per cent faced challenges to find vaccine slots because of the constant commute that their profession dictates. Furthermore, close to 40 per cent showed lack of awareness and knowledge about how and where to get the vaccine.

Ravi Chawla, MD and CEO, Gulf Oil India, said: "We initiated the 'Suraksha Bandhan campaign' to express our gratitude for trucker's selflessness and sheer courage in times of need. Through this vaccination drive, our aim is to provide easy access to vaccines and contribute to their safety."