Newlywed's driver is dismissed even if his wife is pregnant

Newlywed's driver is fired even if he is pregnant

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, it was found that the total number of chartered bus companies that notified the government of the abolition and suspension of operations in March reached 20.

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the chartered bus companies that operate buses on sightseeing tours, etc. are canceling one after another, which has a negative impact on transportation income.

Due to these effects, in March, the number of companies reporting ▽ abolition of the chartered bus business to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was 8 and the number of companies reporting ▽ suspension was 12, totaling 20 companies. The number of cases of abolition and suspension is increasing five times compared to February this year.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, these companies are all small businesses that own up to 11 buses, and the main reason is that the new coronavirus has significantly reduced the demand for transportation and caused business difficulties. Is that

In addition, when the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism surveyed 53 chartered bus companies nationwide, more than 80% of the 43 companies answered in April that "transportation income is expected to decrease by 70% or more" It has become.

The Japan Bus Association, which is made up of bus companies nationwide, said, "The severe situation is expected to become even more serious in the future, and there may be a number of business operators going bankrupt in the future. I want to ask the country for further support." I will.

Chartered bus company Even at zero sales

The effects of the new coronavirus have been prolonged, and some chartered bus companies have seen a significant drop in profits, resulting in zero sales.

Of these, chartered bus companies in Tokyo that own 23 buses have been canceled one after another from late January.

By the end of April, there were more than 2000 cancellations and sales have fallen by about 90 million yen. All tours were canceled in April and sales are expected to drop 98% compared to the same month last year. Furthermore, after May, most tours have already been canceled until June.

In response to this situation, the company is managing the company's operating funds by having all 23 drivers stand by at home and by using the national support measures.

Eiichi Iketani, president of this chartered bus company, said, "In the beginning, I expected that the tour would converge and the tour would gradually return in May, but the impact is becoming longer and the future is becoming obscure. However, the debt is swelling and we are using the national support measures to manage the cash flow, but all the drivers are suffering from the difficult situation, so I would like to do my best. I hope it will converge and return to normal soon. "

My wife is pregnant ...

As charter bus companies are forced to run tightly, some bus drivers are being fired.

I am a male driver in his 40s who was laid off from a chartered bus company at the end of February. The man was working as a full-time employee at a bus company that mainly operates tour buses for foreign tourists, but the tours were canceled one after another, and the company was told that all drivers will be fired at the end of February. .

A man just entered the marriage and found that his wife was pregnant. Currently, I am spending my life on unemployment allowances, but I am also worried about my future life because of the mortgage repayment.

The man has been aiming to find a new job at a transportation company, but he says that he is struggling due to conditions such as work location and salary.

The company that was fired recently said, "I want you to come back to the company when the tour is restarted," but I am worried about when the impact will calm down, and I am only worried. It's called.

The man said, "I really want to get back to the original work of the sightseeing bus after the infection has settled down, and until then, I plan to work part-time. I have to protect the above, so I hope that it will converge as soon as possible. "

"I want to sell a vehicle" Consultation from bus companies one after another

While chartered bus companies have become increasingly difficult to manage, bus buyers across the country are inquiring from bus companies all over the country.

Inquiries to bus buyers in Yokohama are being asked by bus companies all over the country to sell their vehicles. This means that the number has increased sharply from the end of February, reaching about 60 cases, which is eight times the average in the last two months until March. Some of the inquiries we have received so far include requests to sell a relatively new vehicle that is shortly purchased or a request to let go of most of the vehicles we own.

The number of such inquiries is on the rise, and we believe that the number of bus companies, who are having trouble finding out the cash flow, are rapidly increasing among purchasers due to the long-term effects of the new coronavirus.

On the other hand, the number of requests is rapidly increasing at this company, so the purchase price of the vehicle is falling, and the bus company is beginning to be unable to sell even if it wants to sell.

“It's the first time I've had so many requests for sale. Bus operators all over the country are in a difficult situation,” said Takao Nishiguchi, president of bus purchaser. Until now, mainly tours of foreign travelers have been operated. There were many requests for sales from a small company that had been doing it, but since the influence is prolonged, companies that handle domestic tours and medium-sized to large companies will be forced into a difficult situation and consultations may increase. The bus industry is in a serious condition. "