The government has promised to ensure basic amenities for drivers in hotels, resorts and homestays.
Tourism Minister P. A. Mohamed Riyas, who chaired a meeting of taxi and autorickshaw unions and travel and tour operators’ associations here on Wednesday, said hotels, resorts and homestays must ensure that basic facilities are provided to drivers coming with guests.
“We can’t ignore the immense contributions of workers including drivers in the tourism sector,” the Minister said.. He suggested that two rooms be set apart for drivers at these properties. Drivers, who are the brand ambassadors of Kerala Tourism, face various problems, which need to be addressed, he said.
