"Martial law is in effect? No exchange of ribbons allowed" Beijie responded

Netizens pointed out that they were exchanging streamers on the MRT, but the staff questioned whether they were engaging in political activities. (File photo)

Some people posted on their faces that at 2pm yesterday, they were chatting with "Little Shuidi" on the Taipei MRT Wenhu Line train to exchange information about streamers. As a result, they encountered security and station staff who "scanned the whole train with eyes like catching a thief", and finally walked up to him and announced He said, "We received a report that someone was handing out streamers in the carriage, and political activities are prohibited on the MRT." He was dissatisfied and asked, "Should we directly announce that it is not allowed to tie streamers on the MRT?" Beijie was also criticized as "martial law"; in response, Taipei MRT Corporation responded with a clarification.

Beijie stated that the content of posts such as "Martial law is under martial law? Beijie is not allowed to exchange streamers" has not been verified and is inconsistent with the actual handling situation. It clearly misleads the public and distorts the facts. Maintaining passenger safety and adhering to the principle of administrative neutrality are indispensable. We solemnly clarify and ask the public to make rational judgments.

Beijie said that at about 2 p.m. on November 13, a passenger at the Wenhu Line Science and Technology Building Station went to the station information desk to report that someone was handing out election promotional materials on a train bound for the zoo. After receiving the notification, the stationmaster immediately reported to the traffic control center and notified Liu Zhangli, the stationmaster, and security personnel to board the train for confirmation. After on-site inquiry and verification, no passengers were found to be distributing promotional materials, and the personnel immediately got off the train.

Beijie pointed out that in response to content such as "Martial law is in effect? ​​Exchange of streamers is not allowed in Beijie" in online communities, the release of information that is inconsistent with the actual situation without verification is false accusations and rumors, which clearly misleads the public and distorts the facts. It urges not to repost it arbitrarily to avoid misunderstandings among the public.

Northern Express explained that in accordance with point 7, paragraph 6, of the "Instructions for Taipei MRT System Passengers", it is expressly prohibited to engage in any campaign, political party affairs or other political issue activities within the MRT road rights; it emphasized that "it has always adhered to the principle of administrative neutrality and will not discriminate based on any political stance, personal opinions, etc., nor will it intervene or restrict passenger activities."