But then, the coronavirus outbreak slammed on the brakes.Īlthough Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is expected to soon provide details on a plan to gradually reopen businesses that were shut down nearly two months ago to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many small business owners, including Perez, are not sure how much longer they can wait. Until recently, this family business, which provides corporate shuttle and private car service, seemed to be thriving.

That's what happened to Jose Perez, who lives in Revere and runs an Everett-based company called DPV Transportation Worldwide with his brother, Daniel Perez. What do you do when your revenue suddenly disappears? Say you run a family business, one you’ve spent years of your life building. (Courtesy Jose Perez)Įditor’s note: In this series, My COVID Economy, we ask: how has the coronavirus affected your work or financial life? To share your story, check out our original call out. For the past several weeks, those shuttles have been idle. Facebook Email Last summer, DPV Transportation secured a deal with Encore Boston Harbor casino to provide shuttle service.

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