"You came back from outside and you still don't know? The government compound is very lively. It is surrounded by dozens of taxis. They say they are going on strike to demand an explanation. We don't know what is going on right now. Why don't we call the county immediately?"
Leaders at all levels are meeting to discuss solutions."
"Taxi strike? No way?"
Shen Dapeng never remembered a taxi strike in Qingshu County in his previous life. Although he had learned from Xie Guangshen that many taxi drivers were dissatisfied with their current income situation, he had never thought about a collective strike. After all,
Strikes and protests are no small matter, let alone child's play.
It’s okay to say that they are protesting for their rights, and it’s okay to say that they are gathering crowds to cause trouble. Moreover, after several mass protests in unfinished buildings, industrial parks, and canneries, the county has become famous in the province and city. If similar problems arise again
, and if it cannot be handled properly, I am afraid that the county’s leadership team may be directly replaced by the higher-ups.
"Why not? Taxis are all parked at the county government compound."
When Liu Ningchen saw that Shen Haitao and Guo Lei were far away, he had no time to continue wasting time. Regardless of Shen Dapeng's thoughts, he ran towards the police car at the door, "I won't tell you more, they are in a hurry over there."
"Wait a minute, I'll go with you too."
Shen Dapeng was about to follow, but was stopped by Liu Ningchen, "Don't just follow me around and mess around. Even your brother Lei and I may not be able to control the scene with dozens or hundreds of people. If it really breaks out, we won't be able to control it."
Hurt you."
"No, I don't exercise every day and I run fast."
Without Liu Ningchen saying anything, Shen Dapeng quickly ran to the gate, opened the door of the police car that Liu Ningchen drove, and got into the back seat.
"What are you doing here? Get off the bus and go home."
Shen Haitao frowned and scolded sternly. He had just heard Liu Ningchen briefly describe the situation. He had seen dozens of people gathering to protest, but he was not sure what would happen if someone had a car.
"I'm not messing around, I'm just going with you to see what's going on."
Shen Dapeng rarely saw his father get angry, let alone get so angry early in the morning like today. Although he didn't know the reason yet, based on his understanding of his father's temperament, he estimated that this matter had already suppressed the anger in his heart, and he didn't do it today.
It's just an explosion.
"Master, if Dapeng wants to go, go ahead. My phone is about to be filled with calls."
Guo Lei patted the car window and pointed at Liu Ningchen, who had just gotten into the car, "Drive quickly, you didn't notice that I have muted my cell phones. If you wait a little longer, I'm afraid there will be more and more people gathered."
"Um."
Before Shen Haitao could say anything, Liu Ningchen got into the car, put it into gear, and stepped on the accelerator. A Jetta that had been used for many years made a sports car sound with a modified tail throat.
Accompanied by the harsh sound of tire defenses, the four people were overwhelmed by the strong push on their backs, and the muscles on their jaws were shaking constantly.
In particular, Shen Haitao was no longer a strong young man. He felt that his heartbeat and breathing were about to stop. He had no choice but to pat Liu Ningchen, the driver, and said, "Slow down, safety first."
"Um."
Liu Ningchen nodded understandingly and relaxed his foot on the accelerator. He also knew that no matter how anxious he was, he could not joke with his own life or the lives of others.
Although the sound of breaking the Jetta was explosive, the speed was actually not as fast and furious as imagined. It was still only 60 mph, which was safe and not illegal.
"Brother Lei, didn't the taxi masters go on strike? Your Urban Management Bureau and Brother Liu's Public Security Bureau will take charge of it. What does it have to do with my dad? Why is he so angry?" Shen Dapeng didn't dare to ask his father anymore, so he had to
Wei Sheng Whisper came closer to Guo Lei.
"Why are you so angry? The county has issued a policy of adding 100 taxis and a new rule to ban tricycles. Although these are things that the city has tacitly agreed to, the master has already suggested that this matter should not be rushed. No matter how hard it is, we have to wait until it is banned.
Tricycles have some effects, allowing taxi drivers to enjoy some benefits before adding new vehicles.
But I didn't expect that taxi drivers privately increased their prices during the Chinese New Year. Their contract with Jinhui Company stated that they would be fined if they increased their prices privately. Yesterday, they went to Jinhui Company to make a fuss over the fine, but in addition to the fine
, there is no other choice, so..."
"So they went on strike? Isn't this nonsense?" Shen Dapeng's eyes widened in surprise. The trigger for the strike of dozens of people was actually the taxi company. This is not the same as lifting a stone to shoot oneself in the foot.
"Yes, I also said these taxi drivers are fooling around..."
"I mean Jinhui Company is messing around."
Shen Dapeng frowned and said in a low voice, "When I took a taxi before, I heard the taxi driver complain about the poor performance. Most of the money he earned was given to the taxi company to add new cars and ban tricycles.
If Jinhui Company is still so tough at this critical moment, doesn’t it mean that it is indirectly causing trouble for the leaders of the county government?”
"Oh, you're talking about Jinhui Company. Huh, they're just a bunch of moths. There's no chance to deal with them." Guo Lei snorted disdainfully. It was obvious that he didn't like Jinhui Company at all, and even looked down upon them.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense, Xiao Liu, transfer people from the bureau, Xiao Guo, your urban management bureau also needs people to ensure the safety of the government compound first, taxi drivers can use strikes to protect themselves
rights, but all spectators were cleared away.”
Under Shen Haitao's stern instructions, Guo Lei also became determined, "Yes, these people are just messing around. Those who celebrate the New Year don't celebrate the New Year well and just cause trouble for others. If it doesn't work, I'll catch a few examples...
"
"Brother Lei, you can't arrest people. Once you arrest someone, whether they are taxi drivers or not, things will get bigger and bigger. People's word of mouth is enough to create public opinion. This will not only damage your image, but the most important thing is not to
Solve the problem fundamentally, even if violence temporarily solves the problem, it will not be convincing."
"Then what should we do? As they watch the fun, the more people gather, the bigger the trouble becomes. It's outrageous." Guo Lei curled his lips stubbornly, and he actually looked like a director.
"First transfer people there, and then we'll see what happens. I think Dapeng is right. Arresting people is definitely the most unwise choice. You must not do anything unless it's a last resort. Besides, even if you arrest them, you can't say they are gathering people."
If they are causing trouble, then what is the reason for arresting them?"
Compared with the impatient Guo Lei, Liu Ningchen is more calm and his personality is more like Shen Haitao, but he is still young after all and not as sophisticated as Shen Haitao.
"There are many fair and honorable reasons for wanting to arrest people, but we are not here just to arrest people. The taxi drivers are protecting their own rights and interests. As long as they don't fight or make trouble, there is no reason for us to make the matter bigger."