Delivery platform Now resumes Hanoi service
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Delivery platform Now is resuming delivery of groceries and other essential goods in five Hanoi districts starting Wednesday.
The firm announced the resumption of NowFresh and NowShip in the districts of Cau Giay, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Ba Dinh and Thanh Xuan under strict supervision following advice from the municipal Department of Transport and the Department of Information and Communication.
NowFood, the food delivery service that accounts for majority of its users, remains suspended.
All the drivers will complete daily health declarations and temperature checks before beginning to work and follow Covid-19 safety measures including wearing masks, keeping distance, avoiding crowds, and disinfecting delivery packages regularly.Only drivers approved by the Hanoi Department of Transport are allowed to deliver.
Now had temporarily suspended all of its services from July 28, following Grab, Gojek and Be. Among these platforms, it is the first to announce resumption of operations in Hanoi.
Hanoi is implementing a 15-day social distancing period starting July 24. The city has recorded 1,668 cases since the fourth wave began late April.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific services is Now resuming in Hanoi?
Which specific services is Now resuming in Hanoi?
Now is resuming its NowFresh and NowShip services. These services deliver groceries and other essential goods in five designated Hanoi districts. The food delivery service, NowFood, remains suspended for the time being.
Q.Which other delivery platforms have also suspended their services in Hanoi?
Which other delivery platforms have also suspended their services in Hanoi?
Now had temporarily suspended all its services from July 28, following the actions of Grab, Gojek, and Be. Among these, Now is the first to announce the resumption of its operations in the city.
Q.What measures are being taken to ensure driver and public safety during deliveries?
What measures are being taken to ensure driver and public safety during deliveries?
All drivers must complete daily health declarations and temperature checks before working. They must also follow Covid-19 safety measures, including wearing masks, keeping distance, avoiding crowds, and regularly disinfecting delivery packages.
Q.Why were Now's services suspended in Hanoi initially?
Why were Now's services suspended in Hanoi initially?
Now's services were temporarily suspended from July 28 due to the ongoing social distancing period in Hanoi. The city implemented a 15-day social distancing period beginning on July 24.
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