As most of the hotels and dhabas on highways remain closed, the goods vehicle drivers transporting essentials have no option, but to work on empty stomachs.
The government has told fuel stations on highways to serve more than diesel, by distributing free food packets.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has identified 23 petrol pumps in 12 districts where the drivers can get free food. The stations are among the 501 identified across the country based on their location on the national and the state highways.
Drivers arriving at Kiran Petroleum on NH4 near Nelamangala town do not go hungry. This is one of the stations notified by the government, said Asha Kiran N A, the dealer.
