The New Taipei City Transportation Bureau expanded the subsidy for taxi driving health checks this year, doubling the quota to 3,200.

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[Reporter Lai Xiaotong/New Taipei Report] The New Taipei City Transportation Bureau has expanded subsidies for taxi driving health checks this year, doubling the quota to 3,200. Drivers who have not signed up for a health check in the past two years (2021, 2022) or are over 60 years old will be fully subsidized ; Ex-participants who are under the age of 59 will be subsidized by half, free parking and meals will be provided, and family members can enjoy the same discounted price of 2,900 yuan for health checkup items. Registration will be accepted from March 29th to October 31st.

Lin Shiqin, Chief of the Transportation Management Section of the Transportation Bureau, said that there are more than 20,000 taxi drivers in New Taipei City. In previous years, the health examination results were among the top three in terms of waist circumference, lumbar spine X-rays, and body fat. , coupled with long working hours, especially during the Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVIID-19) epidemic, sticking to the front line of public transportation epidemic prevention, and being under pressure physically and mentally. The quota is doubled to 3,200.

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Lin Shiqin said that this year, three hospitals including New Taipei City United Hospital, Xintai General Hospital, and Yonghe Gengsin Hospital were entrusted to conduct health checkups for taxi drivers; in order to encourage athletes to participate, New Taipei City United Hospital increased the cardiovascular disease risk index total cholesterol and High-density cholesterol ratio (TC/HDLratio), pancreatic amylase (Amylase) test; Yonghe Gengxin Hospital provides eGFR glomerular filtration rate, cardiovascular disease risk index, ultrasound bone density (heel) test, 3 hospital tests After the first visit, the registration fee is waived.

The Bureau of Transportation stated that all athletes who are registered in New Taipei City, have a professional driver's license and a valid taxi driver's practice registration certificate issued by the county and city governments can use the above-mentioned three hospitals or taxi companies (workers) in New Taipei City from March 29. Register at the meeting, taxi driver service center by phone or on-site.

In order to review qualifications and arrange health check-up matters, after registration at least 14 days, the hospital will confirm the scheduled health check-up date according to the appointment status and shipment. The hospital will complete the health check-up report within 3 weeks after the check-up, and provide a free consultation service. Registration fee is waived.