Statement:
Due to the decrease in traffic on Iranian roads as a result of COVID-19 Pandemic and the practice of self-isolation, Ali; 55 years old 1-year contract manager at the scale company, has nothing to do but to watch his favorite program on TV. He shares this one-man show position with Arash, which each one takes a 24-hour shift. This place used to be very busy, but now, time stands still for the attendees.
TouzinGostar scales(weigh-bridge) is located on Buin Zahra-Qazvin road and operate around the clock to weigh the trucks for determining the amount of their cargo in 2 stages, full and empty. The Buin Zahra-Qazvin road is one of the busiest routes due to its location on the Iranian transit highway. It has become semi-closed these days as the prevalence of coronavirus has intensified, and the income has dropped to about one-twentieth.
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- Arash, who has just turned 45, due to his highly introverted spirits and still lives in his father’s house. Drinking earl gray tea and watching TV is one of Arash’s inseparable hobbies. He works a 24-hour shift at the scale company and spends the next 24 hours resting at home.
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- 2020.Due to the decrease in traffic on Iranian roads as a result of COVID-19 Pandemic and the practice of self-isolation, Arash; scale operator and one of the 2 staff at Baskol scale company, has nothing to do but to watch his favorite program on TV. The shifts are 24 hours long and they work alone in the middle of the highway with nothing to do around. This place used to be very busy but now time stands still for Arash and he tries to survive it by plying with his phone, checking social medias and watching TV. The front desk has been separated by the drywall, and there is a single bed and old tv behind the seen for the staff to relax.
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- Despite many problems in Ali’s life, he travels an hour and a half daily until he reaches the scales at 7:30 in the morning. Perhaps this is the light that endures the hardships of 24 hours of insomnia and constant work.
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- Due to the nature of the transits goods in Iran and the fact that drivers are working around the clock driving heavy vehicles, The scale company also has to work 24/7. This company is located along the transit route outside of the city of Qazvin. Many trucks pass this place during dark hours, which makes this job particularly difficult for the operators.
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- Due to the nature of the transits goods in Iran and the fact that drivers are working around the clock driving heavy vehicles, The scale company also has to work 24/7. This company is located along the transit route outside of the city of Qazvin. Many trucks pass this place during dark hours, which makes this job particularly difficult for the operators.
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- Truck driver is paying for the service of scaling his truck by the TouzinGostar scales(weigh-bridge). Arash, who is working a 24 hour shift, wearing N95 mask and every time after any transaction has to spray alcohol on everything on the counter to make sure avoiding any contamination. This place used to be very busy but now, time stands still for Arash.
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- Despite the Coronavirus outbreak and the many health protocols, Ali is forced to use dishwashing gloves due to the high cost and inaccessibility of standardized gloves. He disinfects them daily. He has daily interactions with more than 100 truck drivers receiving cash or debit cards to clear their balances.
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- Arash, who has just turned 45, due to his highly introverted spirits and still lives in his father’s house. Drinking earl gray tea and watching TV is one of Arash’s inseparable hobbies. He works a 24-hour shift at the scale company and spends the next 24 hours resting at home.
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- ue to the decrease in traffic on Iranian roads as a result of COVID-19 Pandemic and the practice of self-isolation, Ali; 55 years old 1-year contract manager at Baskol scale company, has nothing to do but to watch his favorite program on TV.
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- Despite many problems in Ali’s life, he travels an hour and a half daily until he reaches the scales at 7:30 in the morning. Perhaps this is the light that endures the hardships of 24 hours of insomnia and constant work.
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- Due to the nature of the transits goods in Iran and the fact that drivers are working around the clock driving heavy vehicles, The scale company also has to work 24/7. This company is located along the transit route outside of the city of Qazvin. Many trucks pass this place during dark hours, which makes this job particularly difficult for the operators.
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- Despite the Coronavirus outbreak and the many health protocols, Ali is forced to use dishwashing gloves due to the high cost and inaccessibility of standardized gloves. He disinfects them daily. He has daily interactions with more than 100 truck drivers receiving cash or debit cards to clear their balances.
