The China Post
Date: June 16, 2016
By: Yuan-Ming Chiao
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taipei City Department of Transportation (DOT, 交通局) Commissioner Chung Hui-
Chung Hui-yu (鐘慧諭), head of Taipei City Government’s Department of Transportation, is seen in this undated file photo. Chung has tendered her resignation for reasons yet unknown. (CNA)
yu (鍾慧諭) tendered her resignation Wednesday, a move which the municipal government has approved and is set to take effect Friday.
Chung’s decision comes at a time of increasing pressure for Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), who has seen his approval rates fall significantly. Disagreement over policy and the city’s growing traffic tie-ups, for which Ko has openly blamed the DOT, have played into Chung’s move.
Faced with heavy traffic congestion in February, Ko said openly: “If I fire a couple (of city commissioners), the others will fall in line.” The mayor also took issue with Chung’s handling of bus fare negotiations with neighboring New Taipei and fare adjustments for the metro.
In a statement released Wednesday, Chung wrote: “I have stirred the public, but have caused difficulties. Officials should be held accountable for their policies.” [FULL STORY]
