By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
Updated 2017.02.14 13:00
Currently, this tour bus rollover incident has resulted in 33 deaths. President Tsai Ing-wen visited the Second Funeral Parlor at 2:30 PM on the 14th to pay respects to the deceased. Whether the driver surnamed Kang was overworked and whether the bus was old have become focal points of concern in this incident. Travelers must confirm such details when choosing tour packages. The issues of overwork and low-cost tours have also become key concerns that consumers, travel industry and bus associations, and the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation must address and reflect upon.
Wuling Farm is in the peak season for cherry blossom viewing. The accident involving the returning tour bus has drawn nationwide attention. (Image source / Wuling Farm)
Many netizens have shared their opinions about HowToTrip’s partner agency Die Lian Hua on Facebook. (Image source / Sourced from Facebook)
HowToTrip’s partner travel agency Die Lian Hua is located on Section 3, Chongqing North Road, Taipei. Early on the 14th, many tourists who were unaware of the incident the previous night still came to gather for departure. The check-in location of Die Lian Hua on Facebook is filled with comments and photos from users, with some even stating that “it’s no accident this agency got into trouble.” Die Lian Hua offers many one-day domestic tour packages in Taiwan, generally priced affordably, which has also sparked controversy over low-cost tours. Whether passengers’ safety and travel quality have been compromised is also an issue Die Lian Hua needs to clarify to the public.