Politician slams Taipei City over metro fire safety inspection

A political commentator has accused the Taipei City government of engaging in "word games" and potentially endangering public safety by allegedly rushing the fire safety inspection for the Taipei Metro Xinyi Line East Extension. The line is slated to open this year. Political worker Chou Xuan criticized Mayor Chiang Wan-an's administration, stating that the city submitted the extension for inspection by the Ministry of Transportation before it had passed crucial fire safety checks. This move was reportedly rejected by the ministry. In response, the Taipei City Government's Metro Engineering Bureau issued a statement on June 11, asserting that the fire safety facilities for the extension are complete and that they have followed initial inspection guidelines in their report to the ministry. They aim to expedite the opening while ensuring passenger safety. However, Chou Xuan pointed to a contradiction within the bureau's own press release. While one part states that fire safety equipment must be completed before inspection and approved before opening, another section mentions that the bureau is still awaiting fire inspection results and making improvements based on them. Chou Xuan argued this indicates they have not yet obtained the necessary fire safety approval, questioning the city's transparency and priorities.

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Don't play this kind of word game, okay? Is Chiang Wan-an gambling with the lives of citizens for political achievements?