Passengers Use Umbrellas Due to Leaky Roof on Yuanlin Bus; Company Cites Aging Waterproof Seal
Affected by a stationary front and southwest airflow, significant rainfall in Changhua County led to a situation where passengers on a Yuanlin Bus had to use umbrellas indoors due to a leak. On June 10, Yuanlin Bus stated that the leak was caused by an aging waterproof seal on the roof's emergency escape hatch, apologized to passengers, and has arranged for vehicle inspection and repair.
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(CNA, Reporter Cheng Wei-chen, Changhua, 10th) Due to the impact of a stationary front and southwest airflow, Changhua County has experienced significant rainfall. A member of the public riding a Yuanlin Bus had to use an umbrella while on board due to a leak inside the vehicle. Yuanlin Bus stated today that the leak was caused by the aging of the waterproof rubber seal on the roof's emergency escape hatch, and the vehicle has been scheduled for inspection and repair.
A member of the public posted on the social media platform Threads yesterday, stating that while riding a Yuanlin Bus, it was "raining heavily outside and drizzling inside," with a total of three umbrellas being used on the bus. Someone else captured the same scene and left a comment under the post, exclaiming, "Looks like we were on the same bus."
In a media interview today, Yuanlin Bus stated that the cause of the leak was the aging of the waterproof rubber seal on the roof's emergency escape hatch and that the vehicle has been scheduled to enter the workshop to reinforce or replace the seal. The company mentioned that vehicles undergo regular maintenance, but the recent heavy rainfall caused the leak. After discovering the problem, the company immediately took emergency protective measures. They offered their sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused to passengers. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150610
A member of the public posted on the social media platform Threads yesterday, stating that while riding a Yuanlin Bus, it was "raining heavily outside and drizzling inside," with a total of three umbrellas being used on the bus. Someone else captured the same scene and left a comment under the post, exclaiming, "Looks like we were on the same bus."
In a media interview today, Yuanlin Bus stated that the cause of the leak was the aging of the waterproof rubber seal on the roof's emergency escape hatch and that the vehicle has been scheduled to enter the workshop to reinforce or replace the seal. The company mentioned that vehicles undergo regular maintenance, but the recent heavy rainfall caused the leak. After discovering the problem, the company immediately took emergency protective measures. They offered their sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused to passengers. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150610
FAQ
為什麼員林客運的乘客需要在車上撐傘？
因為受大雨影響，公車車頂的逃生窗口因防水膠條老化而嚴重漏水，導致車內如下小雨，乘客因此需要撐傘。
這起公車漏水事件發生在哪家客運公司？
事件發生在「員林客運」的公車上。
員林客運對漏水事件的原因說明是什麼？
員林客運表示，漏水原因是車頂逃生窗口的防水膠條老化所致。
客運公司將如何處理這次的漏水問題？
員林客運已安排該車輛進廠，將加強或更換老化的防水膠條，並已在發現問題後進行緊急防護處置。
這起事件發生在何時何地？
事件約發生於2026年6月9日，地點在彰化縣，當時因滯留鋒及西南氣流影響正下著大雨。