{"id":201887,"date":"2021-09-14T04:44:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T02:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=107395"},"modified":"2021-09-14T04:44:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T02:44:58","slug":"didi-takes-a-front-seat-in-sa-vaccination-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/didi-takes-a-front-seat-in-sa-vaccination-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"DiDi takes a front seat in SA vaccination drive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DiDi will subsidise approximately R1.5 million worth of trips to help get the people of South Africa to and from vaccination sites in Gauteng, Cape Town and Gqueberha<\/p>\n

DiDi will launch a vaccination drive in three provinces on 27 September 2021, offering 36,000 vouchers.
Eligible riders that are registered on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) and DiDi\u2019s Vaccine application system will get a return voucher.
The vouchers will entitle the qualifying riders to a R40 discount on their trip (total value of R80) and will expire 30 days after receipt.<\/p>\n

Gauteng, South Africa, 1 September 2021 \u2013 DiDi, the world\u2019s leading mobility platform, is committed to playing its part in helping South Africans get vaccinated against Covid-19.<\/p>\n

Carina Smith-Allin, DiDi\u2019s Head of PR and Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, explains that a lack of accessibility to vaccination sites should not be the reason preventing South Africans from getting vaccinated. \u201cCommitted to our goal of being much more than just another ride-hailing service, DiDi has taken the initiative to launch our own vaccination drive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The journey to herd immunity<\/strong><\/p>\n

The government of South Africa has set a target of vaccinating between 60% and 70% of the adult population by the end of 2021. This goal has been reiterated by the Health Ministry, led by Dr Joe Phaahla, in their latest briefing before Parliament.<\/p>\n

As of 20 August 2021, all South African adults can register to receive a Covid-19 vaccination. This is a milestone in the country\u2019s vaccination drive and journey to reaching the threshold required for herd immunity against Covid-19.<\/p>\n

The latest available vaccination statistics reveal that as of 1 September 2021, approximately 24% of the 39,798,201 total adult population in the country has been vaccinated. While, only 5.91% of women and 4.60% of men aged between 18 and 34 have been vaccinated.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring more young people, in particular, receive their vaccination is integral and boosts the country\u2019s economic recovery, which is why DiDi has committed to help,\u201d continues Smith-Allin.<\/p>\n

How it will work<\/strong><\/p>\n

DiDi\u2019s vaccination drive will launch across three provinces in South Africa on 27 September 2021.This includes Gauteng, Cape Town and Gqeberha. DiDi will offer 36,000 return trip vouchers to a value of R80, a total subsidy just shy of R1.5 million.<\/p>\n

The return vouchers will be offered to all eligible riders that are registered on the EVDS and DiDi\u2019s Vaccine application system. There will be a separate product line for vaccination trips on the easy-to-use DiDi app interface. Riders will need to enter their vaccination appointment details to receive the return trip voucher, which will be valid for 30 days after registration.**<\/p>\n

Committed to safety<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a leader in the mobility technology industry, safety is integral to DiDi\u2019s high-level mobility experience. This includes innovations like driver facial recognition, SOS buttons for drivers and riders, anonymising driver and rider personal details and conducting thorough screenings. Coupled with DiDi\u2019s stringent compliance with local government regulations, partnership with law enforcement and proactive community guidelines, this ensures user safety always comes first.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to note that DiDi continues to require its drivers and riders to wear a face mask and observe non-pharmaceutical health prevention measures even when vaccinated,\u201d adds Smith-Allin<\/p>\n

Collective responsibility<\/p>\n

DiDi South Africa is committed to understanding the nuances and intricacies of its newest markets. To achieve this, the company has established and fosters relationships with important stakeholders across various regions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe City of Johannesburg is regarded as the commercial and economic hub of the [Gauteng] province and the country,: says Marcus Baliso, Director of Trade and Investment for the City of Johannesburg. \u201cWe welcome the investment by Didi Chuxing as it shows great faith in our economy while in the midst of a pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDiDi\u2019s investment will certainly assist in addressing the challenges of unemployment, especially among the youth. We are continuing to improve our business environment and cementing partnerships with private sector partners to grow our economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Smith-Allin adds, \u201cIn his 25 July 2021 address to the country, President Ramaphosa said that the coronavirus pandemic is the greatest threat to the lives and health of our people and the recovery and transformation of our economy. Accordingly, we need to continue to do everything in our means to contain the spread of the virus.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have accepted the President\u2019s clarion call and encourage South Africans to make use of DiDi\u2019s vaccination drive. Together, we can help vaccinate even more South Africans,\u201d she concludes.<\/p>\n

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