South West taxi and private hire business supports Pakistan flood charity appeal

By Jessica Durston - 20 October 2022

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Veezu, the taxi and private hire tech platform that operates in Swindon, is showing its support for the British Red Cross' Pakistan Floods Appeal.

The firm says it is supporting the British Red Cross’ teams in their efforts to reach the people affected by the disaster, and to make sure they receive safety, shelter and healthcare.

Veezu have made a significant donation towards the appeal. 

The flooding in Pakistan, caused by torrential monsoon rainfall, has resulted in more than a thousand casualties and millions of people being displaced, with the most serious issue said to now be water-born infectious diseases, as more than a third of the country is currently underwater.

The impacts of the floods are expected to be long lasting, but the British Red Cross, alongside other humanitarian charities say they will support communities through the crisis and help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods.

Nathan Bowles, Chief Executive Officer at Veezu, said: "The disaster in Pakistan is terrible to see and it is painfully close to home with so many Veezu driver-partners having close links with Pakistan.

“We wanted to support these driver-partners, as well as the British Red Cross in their humanitarian efforts towards the people of Pakistan in any way we could, and we hope our donation will help.”

 

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