Some municipalities are stopping manhole card distribution after collectors' verbal abuse of staff and illegal parking, according to The Japan Times.
The Japan Times reported that some municipalities have ended distribution of "manhole cards" following disruptive behavior by collectors. The card program has been popular, with around 26 million cards distributed in total, according to The Japan Times. The Japan Times reported that the program has been affected by verbal abuse directed at employees and by illegal parking.
Source: The Japan Times.
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