Taichung taxi driver sues drunk passenger for attempted murder after brutal assault

A taxi driver in Taichung, Taiwan, has filed an attempted murder lawsuit against a passenger who allegedly attacked and choked him while intoxicated. The driver, identified as 26-year-old Luo, reported that the incident occurred on June 6 when he picked up a 56-year-old man.

According to Luo, the passenger became belligerent, accusing him of deliberately taking a circuitous route. Although Luo pulled over as requested, the passenger reportedly began punching him in the head and neck from the back seat, also attempting to strangle him. Luo managed to break free after a struggle.

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Carrying passengers at night inevitably means encountering drunk passengers. While I don't know what they will do, I still have to drive them.

Following the assault, Luo experienced severe headaches and dizziness, and a medical examination revealed a concussion. He has since reported the incident to the police and filed charges for assault and property damage. He has now escalated the legal action, filing an attempted murder charge at the Taichung District Prosecutor's Office.

Luo expressed his fear and distress, stating that while he must continue driving to earn a living, he is now apprehensive about encountering similar passengers, particularly those under the influence of alcohol. He plans to avoid picking up drunk passengers whenever possible.

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After this incident, I am afraid of being retaliated against, but I still have to drive for a living.