A bus company recently placed vending machines on its electric buses, causing discussions among residents, as the machines were put in a space that was originally set for the disabled.
According to the driver of Bus 391, the vending machine does occupy the space offered to the disabled, but the machine has been used quite often.
The vending machine is big and residents can use WeChat to scan the QR code to buy drinks, which is no different from vending machines on the roadside.
According to Chen Yanjun, vice president of GOGO+, the company has put only two vending machines on Bus 391, which is mainly for trial operation and to measure users’ demands. They are now developing smaller vending machines.
Chen also admitted that the difficulties in the R&D process not only include enabling the machines to adapt to all kinds of electric bus models, but also public acceptance. He said the company will continue to investigate the needs of residents and adjust the machine’s design to ensure safety and a proper location.
As to whether vending machines can be placed on buses, a lawyer named Li Jun said the prohibition of eating and drinking on buses can be regulated by bus operators, but the act of taking up an area prepared for the disabled could be breaking related regulations on city public transport operation.
Some people said the original intention of embracing innovation may be a good thing, but choosing buses to try the project is not suitable. Moreover, the government gives a lot of money to keep the public transport running, so buses are not suitable for business.
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