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Taxi driver who ferried Coronavirus deceased identified, being tested

Sahar police educate kaali peeli, Cool Cab and autorickshaw drivers on how to sanitise their vehicles and themselves during special meeting

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Senior police inspector Shashikant Mane met kaali peeli, Cool Cab and autorickshaw drivers on Thursday

Senior police inspector Shashikant Mane met kaali peeli, Cool Cab and autorickshaw drivers on Thursday

Authorities have traced the taxi driver who had ferried the 64-year-old man who died of Coronavirus from the airport to his residence after he landed in the city from Dubai on March 8. The 35-year-old taxi driver has been sent to Kasturba Hospital for testing.

Senior Inspector of Sahar police, Shashikant Mane, said, "It was a joint effort of Mumbai Police, civid body and GVK officials. The Ghatkopar resident had booked the taxi through the prepaid service at the airport. We have also identified the person who collected the cash from the man while booking his cab and sent the person for testing."

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