Taxi reduction, urgent need to fill policy gaps

In early December 2012, taxi drop incidents in Wuhan can be said to surprise consumers. After investigation by related departments, taxi deductions in Wuhan are not a case in point, and there is even more news that today taxi deductions have become unspoken rules in the industry. The outflow of these news is even more frightening for consumers. The main reason for the occurrence of taxi deductions is the policy gap. Therefore, for the sake of consumers' safety, the policy gap needs to be filled.

It is understood that Wuhan taxi brake discs “shrink”, lack of ABS (automatic anti-lock brake system) and EBD (electronic brake force distribution system), reduced vehicle safety, and increased traffic accident rates. The news later pointed out that the taxi incident in Wuhan is not an example, which has formed a certain industry unspoken rules.

What specific security risks exist after the reduction? Brake discs are obviously "shrinking", resulting in taxis with large braking distances and reduced braking effect. Most of taxi glass is not tempered glass. It is not only easy to break but also easily broken after being broken; most taxis are only equipped on the driver's seat. Airbags, if they collide, passengers sitting in the co-pilot position will be in danger... There are many problems. Different components will have different safety risks, but the common denominator is the safety of the occupants. A serious threat.

The security risks are so great. Why do taxi companies and manufacturers do this? In a word: save purchase costs. Dare to ask: In order to save purchase costs and increase profits, consumer safety will be set aside. Even if the law does not cure you, will you not be condemned by your conscience?

In this incident of taxi allocation, it was not only the consumers who were chilling, but the entire society.

In the face of this situation, what we can do now is to call on the government to quickly formulate relevant "motor vehicle safety standards" so that those "cost-saving" businesses can drill seamlessly so as to protect the public. Social security.