Ulsan Taxi and Bus Drivers Allowed to Eject Passengers Without Masks

Ulsan City Considers Refusal to Board Passengers Without Masks as Justified Act

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] In Ulsan, a person who boards without wearing a mask and is expelled by the driver is considered to be engaging in a justifiable act.

On the 20th, Ulsan City announced that regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), refusal of boarding by crew members of public transportation such as city buses and taxis toward passengers not wearing masks is considered a 'justifiable act.'

According to Article 9 (Prohibited Acts of Passengers) Paragraph 6 and Article 10 (Refusal of Transportation) Paragraph 1 of the city's city bus transportation terms and conditions, refusal of boarding by crew members toward passengers not wearing masks is regarded as a justifiable act. The Ulsan City taxi transportation terms and conditions are the same.

Generally, if crew members of city buses, taxis, etc., refuse passenger boarding, it is subject to 'administrative sanctions,' but this case is interpreted as an exception. Ulsan City is formalizing this content because recently, conflicts have frequently occurred between passengers who were refused boarding due to not wearing masks and the crew members of city buses and taxis.

A city official said, "Even when refusing boarding, it is necessary to kindly explain that this is an unavoidable measure for the safety of the passenger themselves and other passengers so that the passenger does not feel unpleasant."

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