Priority Seating Replaces "Courtesy Seat"

=== "Courtesy Seat" Renamed to "Priority Seat" and the Debate Over Its Existence === The "courtesy seat" (now "priority seat") has long been a flashpoint for conflict on Taiwan's public transportation. Supporters of retaining or renaming it argue that the courtesy seat represents society's consideration and warmth towards the elderly, weak, pregnant, and those with hidden needs. They believe that by strengthening the message of "sit if you need it," there's no need to abolish this benevolent system due to a few extreme incidents. Opponents and younger demographics criticize that the courtesy seat has already become a tool for "moral blackmail" and "public shaming by justice warriors." Many young people who are unwell or extremely exhausted after work are often verbally berated or even physically pulled by elders because their "illness isn't visible." Many netizens advocate for "completely abolishing the courtesy seat and changing all of them to regular seats," believing that anyone can offer their seat if they are willing, and there's no need to create a specific seat that provokes confrontation and moral policing.