Reported 11 months ago
In Taipei, a conflict erupted on the MRT when an elderly woman demanded a young woman seated in a priority seat to give up her spot, claiming fatigue after a 12-hour work shift. Despite police explaining that the priority seat is for those in need, a verbal and physical altercation ensued between the elderly woman and another elderly man who joined in criticizing the young woman. The incident reveals differing cultural norms around giving up seats on public transport, with Taiwan and South Korea having established practices, while in Japan and the US, the willingness to give up seats varies.
Source: YAHOO