Taichung's director of public transportation is facing sexual harassment allegations, with five women having filed formal complaints. The city is investigating these claims.
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00:00Taichung's director of public transportation has been accused of sexually harassing several
00:05female employees.
00:06I grabbed her arm, touched her arm, held her hand, even poked her palm.
00:13I even said to her, I feel itchy when I see you, I feel deep fear.
00:19She never dared to come to the office again.
00:24Since 2021, five employees have filed formal complaints against Zhang Yingdang, whose office
00:29oversees the central city's metro and bus lines.
00:33City employees say the experience caused their colleagues significant distress, with one
00:37resigning as a result.
00:39Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan says Zhang has been suspended from his job and an investigation
00:44is underway.