Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, in Taipei, a man surnamed Wang on the metro verbally attacked a young man sitting on a priority seat, calling him 'rude.' When a woman intervened, the situation escalated as another female passenger insulted the elderly man by saying he doesn't have many years left. The elderly man then physically assaulted the young man, leading to both parties filing complaints. The incident was confirmed by the Taipei Metro Police. Further details reveal the young man was unwell and needed the seat, which the elderly man refused. This altercation is just one of many recent incidents involving conflicts over priority seats on public transportation in Taipei.
Source: YAHOO