Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live on Thursday morning (30 September), TransIndus managing director Singh said she welcomed the initiative 18 months ago as it "helped many people retain their jobs", but criticised government for removing the scheme too soon – particularly for industries like travel which are yet bounced back.
"Everybody agrees it has been a tremendous scheme, and it has helped many people retain their jobs. In the sectors where it has saved jobs, those industry are flourishing, they have recovered – they have bounced back.