The Keelung City bus driver refused to carry a disabled person. The city government made a major demerit and adjusted internal management for punishment.

(Photo by reporter Yu Zhaofu)

[Reporter Yu Zhaofu/Report from Keelung] The driver of Keelung City Bus No. 202 surnamed Lin, when he entered the Keelung Hospital Station of the Ministry of Health and Welfare at around 7:00 p.m. on February 4, refused to use an electric wheelchair for transportation on the grounds that he was unaccompanied and full of passengers. People with disabilities complained afterwards; Mayor Xie Guoliang of Keelung announced the punishment today (9th). The driver with the surname Lin had a major offense and was temporarily transferred to the back office. Appropriate rewards will be given for bus driving.

Xie Guoliang was accompanied by Chen Xinpi, the director of the bus department, to hold a press conference on the results of the punishment for bus driving. The bus department followed the employee management rules, which seriously affected the image of the unit. The driver with the surname Lin was given a major demerit and was temporarily transferred to the back office. At the same time, he shared the ride The communication platform responded to the case and announced the addition of a female spokesperson, led by Lin Lichan, Director of the Comprehensive Development Division.

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Xie Guoliang pointed out that he used to operate the Xiaoaibaba public welfare platform to provide friendly services for the physically and mentally disabled. In particular, he created a communication platform at the end of December 2020. Many wheelchair users reported that it was extremely inconvenient to take the bus. This platform reflects.

Xie Guoliang said that in the future, the city government will help more people in wheelchairs fight for their rights and provide better services for people with disabilities to take buses. The city government will not blindly impose penalties, but will also study the case of Taipei City buses. Please invite Yang Yuxin, director of social affairs Jointly researched and compared with the municipal bus management practices, appropriate incentives will be given to those who properly assist the disabled to take the bus.