Wellman Cars’ covid-19 response

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That this House notes the contributions made by small businesses in community efforts to tackle the effects of the covid-19 pandemic; understands that, despite challenging financial circumstances, business owners and their staff have gone the extra mile to help the most vulnerable through the covid-19 pandemic; further notes in particular a commitment from Wellman Cars - a taxi company operating in Lanark and Hamilton East - to provide free and safe travel to and from covid-19 vaccination centres; further understands that that taxi scheme is available to all vulnerable and elderly passengers and that the company covers the expense of both the driver and the passenger; and acknowledges the generosity of Wellman Cars and thanks their team for assisting in the efforts to vaccinate the population and help bring an end to the covid-19 pandemic.