Taiwanese drivers protest mandatory bus driver identification system

Starting January 1, 2026, all 14,000 tour buses in Taiwan must install driver identification systems, prompting a protest by drivers. The drivers are unhappy about the new requirement. The New Taipei City Tour Bus Drivers' Union plans to surround the Ministry of Transportation on July 9th and 10th, arguing that existing GPS systems could be upgraded instead of requiring separate installations. They claim the new system is an unnecessary expense. The Ministry of Transportation is offering a subsidy, but drivers still face costs. The union believes the new system is not the solution to prevent accidents.