Apollo Tyres and Ashok Leyland 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 Hindu, 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.
Apollo Tyres is one of the leading tyre manufacturers in India with its product portfolio spread across tubeless and tube type tyres for cars, suvs, trucks, buses etc.
