When it comes to every day heroes, who do you think of? During the Spring Festival this year, all Chinese people’s lives were disrupted because of the spread of the COVID – 19 viruses.
Just a few days ago, I heard about a person named Zhang Lei. His days are so long, requiring 12 hours to travel through the city and transport local residents to buy food, medicine and go to the hospital. Since the city was blocked, most of the roads he has taken are empty. Zhang Lei, dressed in a blue and white car, is a rare sight on the streets of Wuhan.
Normally, Mr. Zhang, 32, is a taxi driver in the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak. But after the local government suddenly blocked the city at the end of last month, Mr. Zhang became one of thousands of people who voluntarily helped ease traffic difficulties.
Most of his passengers are poor, elderly residents who have no children or family members who are not in Wuhan and cannot go home because of isolation. He said: “It’s heartbreaking." “No one takes care of them."
Free rides are arranged by community committees, usually a transition between residents and local governments. In the current crisis, these committees are responsible for allocating community resources and helping coordinate with the hospital.
Like other drivers, Mr. Zhang doesn’t get paid. Many Chinese have praised these volunteer drivers for donating their time and energy to help out their fellow residents. For me, a person like Zhang Lei can be called an every day hero.He is so brave, so willing to give, and brings a lot of warmth to the people of Wuhan in these days of lockdown.
Caroline0116 