Outdoor workers in central China refreshed on designated buses in hot summer

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Outdoor workers in central China refreshed on designated buses in hot summer

STORY: Outdoor workers in central China refreshed on designated buses in hot summer DATELINE: July 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: YICHANG, Hubei CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of outdoor workers 2. various of buses for outdoor workers STORYLINE: Urban outdoor workers in the city of Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, can take a refreshing break on air-conditioned buses at noon for free as hot waves hit the city. To protect the workers from sunstroke, Yichang Public Transport Group has launched the service since earlier this month. Nine air-conditioned buses are allocated to provide rest places for workers from 12:00 p.m. to 15:00 p.m. Most of the buses are electric ones with low noise, thus making them a comfortable shelter to have a rest in hot summer. The mobile "air conditioners" are also equipped with daily necessities, including water and medicines to prevent heatstroke. With curtains on the windows, the privacy of the workers at rest is protected. Xinhua News Agency corresponden

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