Vaccinating trishaw riders to achieve herd immunity in Penang

With tourism at a standstill once again, many trishaw riders in Penang have struggled to make an income. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

Getting trishaw riders in Penang vaccinated would be important as the island state ramps up efforts to reach herd immunity against Covid-19.

State tourism and creative economy committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said the majority of riders are senior citizens who are not technologically-savvy, which may delay their vaccination.