The truck was launched a month ago by a group of entrepreneurs in Yangon
Yangon:
A Myanmar barber business is cutting costs and generating cash amid concerns over the coronavirus, offering a lounge on wheels to cautious customers who want their haircuts away from crowded places.
The truck was launched a month ago by a group of entrepreneurs in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, targeting customers who are concerned about being inside or in a public place, where the risk of infection are higher.
The truck has enough space to accommodate a sink, a mirror, a chair and a work surface for the equipment and is parked outside the homes of customers who book in advance.
“People are afraid to go out during this period,” said client Kyaw Zin Htut.
“While this may not provide complete security against infection, I am so satisfied with their home delivery service during this time.”
The stylist works with the doors and windows open and two assistants disinfect the truck, clean the equipment and get rid of the masks and gloves after each client.
They served an average of 10 to 15 customers each day, who pay $ 3.60 for a cut. On quieter days, they also accept customers on the street.
Supervisor Phyo Kyaw said the idea came from people’s desperate demand for a trim, with many salons choosing to close amid social restrictions. Myanmar has reported 163 cases of coronavirus and six deaths.
“We are convinced that most people, especially those who do not dare to go out like the elderly and children, will need our home delivery service,” said Phyo Kyaw.
“Our business has a lot of potential in the future.”
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