2023-12-13 09:45:25
Due to dissatisfaction with the counting system, the National Taxi Federation’s national fleet called on 100 taxis to protest in Kaidao today. Transport Minister Wang Guocai responded that because the environment was not good enough, demerit points were suspended and he hoped to find a balance between driving and the demerit system.
On the followingnoon of the 13th, the National Taxi Federation National Fleet called on a large number of taxi drivers to Kaidao to protest once morest the new system of marking points for traffic violations, arguing that the new system is unconstitutional and deprives people of their rights to work and survival. (Central News Agency)
The National Taxi Federation’s national fleet today called on hundreds of taxis to go to Kaidao to protest, asking the national government to pay attention to the work rights and livelihood of taxi drivers, and submitted a petition to the Presidential Palace to express that taxi driving is a disadvantaged profession in society. Worry regarding livelihood difficulties following the new legal system comes into effect.
Zhang Jiyu, the captain of the national team, said that although the demerit points are currently suspended, this is just a blank check. As long as it is not cancelled, it will only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. Violations have already been punished and there should not be two penalties for one crime. He hopes that the law will be revised to cancel the demerit system.
In response to this, Minister of Transportation Wang Guocai was interviewed by the media today when he attended the Taiwan Tourism Association’s Donor Annual Meeting and 67th Anniversary Celebration Tea Party. He said that the demerit system is because repeat offenders continue to violate the rules, but only pay money to get rid of the problem, so he hopes that through The demerit system deters recidivism.
Wang Guocai said that because temporary parking on the roadside is inconvenient, it will cause some difficulties for taxis and trucks. Therefore, until the environment is not ready in June next year, it will be postponed. This part has been discussed with the association, and they all accept this approach. , although some taxi drivers are still dissatisfied, they hope that a balance can be found in this part.
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