Toyota Kirloskar Motor Provides Mobility Supports For Healthcare Workers

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its measures to aid the State Government in its fight against the pandemic. The automaker pledged transportation support to the health department workforce in addition to handing over 1000 Hazmat suits to Government Health Volunteers thus ensuring care for the caregivers.

TKM deployed 10 buses to the Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI) while Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) provided another 4 buses to the Health Department of Ramanagara district to enable convenient and safe mobility for healthcare workers. These buses will be available 24*7 till the 30th of April for the medical staff including doctors, nurses, security teams and other public health workers for their mobility purposes such as visit to hospitals, fieldwork, and other coordination, said the company.

Furthermore, the 1000 number of Hazmat suits were handed over to Dr. C R Jayanthi, Dean, Director & Principal at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore. Additionally, the company will hand over another 2000 of such Hazmat suits to the Government, it added.

Commenting on the extension of relief measures, Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Public Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “In such uncertain circumstances and juncture of social distress, Toyota Kirloskar Motor as a responsible and committed corporate is steadfast in its resolve to continue its support to the Government of Karnataka in tackling this nationwide emergency. Toyota’s motto of providing utmost safety and security doesn’t just end with its cars or stakeholders but transcends the boundaries of our offices and factories. Accordingly, in these turbulent times, it is important for us to help each other and the Government.

Representing TMF, Pras Ganesh, Program Director for Asia Region, said, “The aim of TMF is to provide the best possible mobility solution for our valued healthcare workers, allowing them to have a safe, expedient and free commute at this uncertain time. This should give these heroes, who are on the frontlines of this battle, some convenience, and peace of mind. We are rolling out similar services in some South East Asian countries as well” 

TKM recently distributed 1000 essential kits and food supplies to daily wage workers, benefitting over 5000 members in the community. TKM has been encouraging ICARE [an employee volunteerism platform volunteers to utilize digital platforms to spread awareness on hygiene practices and techniques to combat COVID-19 while staying at home.