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Coronavirus Layoffs: A Bus Company's Struggle for Survival

A tour bus company in western Japan had been riding high on a wave of inbound tourism when the coronavirus pandemic decimated its business model and forced a series of layoffs. The continuing spread of the virus has left the company scrounging for earnings and fighting just to survive. NHK spent 3 months documenting the daily struggles and anxieties of both managers and drivers. In this program we consider how the government can help such companies stay afloat in times of crisis.

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  • Originally Aired May 6, 2020
  • Network NHK
  • Created May 4, 2020 by
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  • Modified May 4, 2020 by
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