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JeffLee
thepersoniamnow
Seems like a silly idea to me.
He or she likely used another mode of public transport to even get into the Shinkansen.
That day, 100s will use the car if the program is successful...but the goal is to stay home and save lives now isn’t it?
Or am I to believe that going and riding spacious trains spreading and receiving viruses is a great idea?
Perhaps the head of Shinkansen and the transport minister will the first to receive fines under the new law? Or will they be fining those who refuse to go home after testing above a certain temp.
HBJ
I think the main point is it’s socially acceptable to talk in this car ie use your phone.
kwatt
If someone sat next to you, I would not feel nice any more whatever due to car became a little crowded.
SandyBeachHeaven
We travel around Japan at least once a month as travel during the pandemic is amazingly easy and the sites and exploring safe and fun. I love the Shinkansen, but the free wifi has a lot to be desired. Constantly cuts out and you have to sign back in. Plus it is hourly. We end up going back to our 4G.
Improve the Wi-Fi infrastructure first, or Zoom ain’t gonna happen.
Pukey2
I'm confused. Is this train actually moving? Are these people commuting? If not an they're teleworking, why would you want to be near strangers when you could be at home? Lots of questions.
Ken Holcomb
All the naysayers commenting here, I have to ask: have any of you actually experieinced this service yet? My guess would be, no. But its something new to grouse about, albeit from a position of little or no knowledge other than the very limited description provided in the story.
If this service becomes available in the Chugoku/Kyushu area, I will give it a try as I am often on the Shinkansen for business between home and various contracts I have here. Until then, I'll hold my uneducated opinion.
Strangerland
It is. Read the article.