MOTC vows transparency in use of derailment fundsBy Chen Yun and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writerThe Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) yesterday at a Legislative Yuan hearing said that the spending of funds raised after the Taroko Express derailment on April 2 would be completely transparent and detailed online. Taiwan People’s Party Legislator Chiu Chen-yuan, center, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Chi Wen-chung, right, answers reporters’ questions in Keelung on Monday. The MOTC stands by its promise to shoulder all responsibility necessary, Chen said, adding that the donations would not be used to pay for anything that the MOTC should cover. A committee has been established to oversee use of the funds and every expenditure is to be itemized and listed publicly on the Internet, Chen said. Chen said the MOTC has made such an effort and would work with the MOHW on the matter.

Source: Taipei Times April 14, 2021 15:56 UTC