Ashok Leyland and Apollo Tyres have jointly launched a helpline -- Saarthi -- that would offer COVID-19 pandemic-related consultations, vaccination guidance to truck drivers and to their family members. The pan-India helpline service would be available in five languages Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Assamese and Telerad Foundation is the technical partner for the helpline service.
Truck drivers or any of their family members who have tested COVID-19 positive or are under home quarantine may access the toll-free number 7028105333 to seek consultations from medical professionals. Consultation of doctors and prescriptions would also be provided for non-COVID-19 patients.
Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship company in India, is engaged in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles and related components. The company’s products include buses, trucks, engines, defense and special vehicles.