Thursday, 11:48, 30/12/2021

Lives of truck drivers stranded at northern border gate with China

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VOV.VN - Approximately 4,000 of container trucks, the majority of which are carrying fruits, have been left stranded in the northern province of Lang Son after China recently introduced tougher COVID-19 safety measures, thereby causing fresh difficulties to the daily lives of thousands of drivers.
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Thousands of local drivers have spent nearly one month patiently waiting to pass through customs clearance checks taking place the at the border with China.
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The weather around the border gate is very harsh, with it being cold at night with temperatures dropping to below 10 degrees Celsius, although it’s sunny during the day. Indeed, due to these challenging conditions people who are not in good health are unable to stay long.
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Many drivers say they can’t afford to purchase meals costing VND50,000 each time, so they are forced to head to local wet markets and cook for themselves in order to save money.
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Drivers can purchase fresh water, with each bottle worth VND10,000 in the nearby area.
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Preparing meals near the truck drivers
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A driver repairs his truck by himself which has been left broken due to the long stay at border gate with China.
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The parking fee is reduced by 20% for all vehicles in an effort to support drivers in the difficult situation.
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Drivers must frequently check the quality of their agricultural products.
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Many drivers eat together as a means of reducing their living costs.
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All drivers expect that activities relating to border trade will resume in the near future.
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Once the border gate reopens, drivers will be able to escape from their current hard lives and have the chance of being reunited with their families soon.
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