ROAD SAFETY/Protesters in several cities demand end to Taiwan's 'pedestrian hell'
05/14/2023 05:34 PM
Protests were held in several cities around Taiwan on Sunday after a call went out from traffic safety organizations on social media demanding action to improve pedestrian safety and prevent the kinds of accidents that have sparked criticism of the country as a "living hell" for pedestrians.
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