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From July this year, the driving age limit of taxi drivers was extended from 70 to 73 years, and to help drivers continue their career, a Taxi Care package was launched to help them maintain their health.
Under the package, the Taxi Operators' Association will work with NTUC Healthcare to provide outpatient consultation to its 8,000 taxi drivers and immediate family members at affordable rates.
Another plan is to allow cabbies to exercise - the Association is tying up with community clubs islandwide for them to enjoy gymnasium and exercise facilities.
A third aspect is a personal accident insurance offered by NTUC Income covering against accidents, terrorism, natural disasters and 14 infectious diseases, including dengue fever, bird flu and SARS.
Taxi drivers will be able to enjoy six months free coverage and need only pay less than 30 cents per day thereafter for this insurance benefit.
The announcements were made at a Taxi Driver's Fiesta attended by more than 5,000 cab drivers.
The Advisor to the Taxi Operators' Association, Mr Seng Han Thong says the four most common health problems that face taxi drivers are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and kidney diseases.
He says the Taxi Care package will help drivers tackle the preventive, protection and cure aspects of their health. - CNA/ch
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