Shanghai Municipal Government Issues Notice on Strengthening Safety Checks for Public Transportation During the 6th China International Import Expo
Shanghai Municipal Government has issued a notice regarding the strengthening of safety checks for public transportation during the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The notice aims to maintain public safety and ensure the smooth operation of the expo.
According to the notice, public transportation operators are required to strictly implement safety check measures for passengers and their belongings. In addition to regular safety checks, random inspections should be increased to identify suspicious individuals and items. This is to prevent passengers from carrying dangerous items such as flammable, explosive, toxic, radioactive, corrosive substances, as well as firearms, ammunition, and controlled tools that may pose a threat to personal and property safety.
Citizens are urged to cooperate with safety checks when using public transportation such as subway, buses, long-distance coaches, and ferries. They are encouraged to actively discourage others from carrying dangerous items and report such incidents to the transportation operators or the police.
Public transportation staff members who encounter passengers carrying dangerous items or refusing safety checks should refuse their entry onto public transportation. If passengers persist in carrying dangerous items, the incident should be immediately reported to the police.
Violations of the notice, including carrying dangerous items on public transportation or refusing safety checks, which disrupt public order, will be subject to penalties according to the Law on Public Security Administration. If the violations constitute a crime, criminal responsibility will be pursued in accordance with the law.
The notice will be effective from October 25, 2023, until November 12, 2023.
Shanghai Municipal Government
October 21, 2023
What safety measures will public transportation operators in Shanghai be required to enforce during the 6th China International Import Expo?
Shanghai Municipal Government Prioritizes Public Safety at 6th China International Import Expo
In an effort to ensure a safe and successful 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Shanghai Municipal Government has released a notice outlining the importance of rigorous safety checks for public transportation. With public safety as a top priority, the government aims to guarantee smooth operations during the expo.
According to the notice, public transportation operators are required to enforce stringent safety measures for passengers and their belongings. These measures include regular safety checks and an increase in random inspections to identify any suspicious individuals or items. The primary objective is to prevent the presence of dangerous items such as flammable, explosive, toxic, radioactive, corrosive substances, firearms, ammunition, and other controlled tools that could potentially pose a threat to personal safety and property within public transportation.
Citizens are strongly urged to cooperate fully during these safety checks when utilizing public transportation services like the subway, buses, long-distance coaches, and ferries. They are also encouraged to actively discourage others from carrying dangerous items and promptly report any incidents to transportation operators or the police.
Any public transportation staff members who come across passengers carrying dangerous items or refusing safety checks should deny them entry onto public transportation. If passengers persist in carrying these items, it is vital to immediately report the incident to the police.
Failure to comply with the guidelines outlined in the notice, including carrying dangerous items on public transportation or refusing safety checks, will result in penalties in accordance with the Law on Public Security Administration. Should these violations constitute a crime, appropriate legal action will be pursued.
The notice will come into effect on October 25, 2023, and will remain in effect until November 12, 2023.
– Shanghai Municipal Government
October 21, 2023
