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Taiwan plans to amend laws to impose stricter penalties for fake license plates, raising fines to NT$36,000. The MOTC aims to curb rising violations and enhance road safety.

Taiwan’s MOTC reports a rise in traffic fatalities for August 2024, despite fewer accidents and injuries. The ministry focuses on motorcyclists and the elderly.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan has increased police visibility to reduce pedestrian fatalities. Experts debate its effectiveness, suggesting a focus on traffic engineering and education.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan plans to increase bus company inspections and reduce subsidies for those failing to yield to pedestrians. This follows a rise in pedestrian fatalities and a recent tragic incident involving a Tunghai University student.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s railway labor dispute: Minister Chen Shih-kai backs holiday bonuses, addresses potential strike, and inspects traffic management ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Taiwan Railway is set to raise fares by 35.62% after 29 years, with short-distance routes like Taipei to Banqiao seeing the largest increases. The fare hike is expected next year, pending government approval.

Discover how Taiwan’s Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai tackled disruptions on the Suhua Highway and Taiwan Railways due to heavy rain, ensuring safety and swift action for restoration.

Discover how Taiwan’s new Transportation Minister, Chen Shih-kai, is enhancing rail safety with plans for platform gates after a close call at Taichung Train Station. Read about his first actions in office and future safety measures.

Discover how Taitung County is revolutionizing tourism with technology, from 4K real-time images at the Taiwan International Balloon Festival to life-saving 5G services. Learn about the smart city innovations enhancing safety and convenience for tourists and residents alike.

Discover the latest on the protest by tour bus drivers in Taipei against new MOTC regulations requiring GPS systems. Learn about their demands and the government’s response.

Discover how Taiwan’s MOTC mandates ADAS in 14,000 tour buses by 2025 to boost safety and cut traffic accidents, with fines for non-compliance reaching NT$90,000.

Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications is tackling road safety, with a 5.5% drop in traffic fatalities and a NT$40 billion plan to improve high-risk intersections.

Taiwan’s Wanan No. 47 exercise, spanning seven central counties and cities, aimed to boost public readiness against missile threats through a comprehensive drill involving traffic control and shelter protocols.

Taipei Metro response to a drug-related incident at Nanshijiao station, including employee suspensions and ongoing investigations for passenger safety.

Discover why Taiwan Railway is planning its first fare increase in 29 years, as Minister Li Meng-yen cites sustainability and low prices compared to other transport. Plus, learn about new safety measures following recent incidents.

Discover the latest on the Taichung Metro incident: Mayor Lu Shiow-yen thanks President Lai for his support and addresses criticisms of the metro staff and police response. Learn how Taichung is committed to improving public safety and crisis management.

Discover the latest on the People’s Liberation Army’s military exercises around Taiwan, dubbed ＂Joint Sword-2024A,＂ and Taiwan’s response to ensure national security and the safety of its transportation amidst rising tensions.

Explore the impact of a potential ban on Taiwanese travel groups to China starting June 1, as discussed by Chen Yi-hsuan. With 80% of Taiwan’s travel agencies involved with China, the industry faces the risk of unregulated tourism. Efforts to negotiate with China have begun, highlighting the economic significance of Chinese tourists to Taiwan and urging the new government to prioritize cross-strait exchanges. Concerns over legal, safety, and transportation issues are also raised by industry leaders.

Explore the launch of Uber’s ＂Uber for teens＂ in Taiwan, designed to ease parental stress by safely transporting teenagers to school and activities. This service, already available in the U.S. and Australia, allows parents to manage rides through a family account, ensuring safety with features like a safety PIN, real-time route tracking, and direct communication with drivers. Only highly rated drivers can accept these rides, providing an extra layer of security for parents and their children.

Explore the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board’s proactive investigations into various transportation incidents, including its first inquiry into an electric vehicle accident, collisions involving advanced driver assistance systems, a Taichung MRT crash, a school bus overturning, and a tour bus accident. Reports on these cases aim to enhance safety measures and prevent future occurrences.

Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation, Wang Kwo-tsai, expresses regret over not prioritizing road safety, amidst rising traffic accidents and injuries. Despite efforts to reduce fatalities, Taiwan lags behind Japan in traffic safety. Legislative discussions reveal concerns over the ＂Road Traffic Management and Penalty Amendment Act＂ and its impact on police workload, despite advancements in digital reporting of traffic violations.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has abruptly halted the solicitation of tours to China, reversing its previous policy. Originally scheduled to open on March 1, tours from Taiwan to China were limited to a daily reference cap of 2,000 people, with the possibility of adjustments based on the travel industry’s ability to attract customers. The decision to halt the tours immediately was made in response to China’s failure to organize tours to Taiwan and its unilateral change of the M503 flight route without goodwill, which poses a threat to flight safety. The Tourism Administration, a part of the MOTC, believes that given the current circumstances, it is not in the best interest of Taiwanese nationals to travel to China. They continue to appeal to China to demonstrate goodwill and promote cross-strait tourism exchange. Tours that have already been solicited and are due to depart between March 1 and May 31, 2024, will proceed as planned to protect passenger rights, but tours after June 1 are not permitted to depart. Travel companies are urged to refrain from soliciting customers to avoid potential disputes.

Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kuo-tsai, expresses regret after China unilaterally adjusts flight routes, raising aviation safety concerns. The decision to cancel the ＂offset measure＂ for the M503 flight route and start east to west operations near Taiwan without bilateral negotiation has led to potential conflicts between civilian and military aircraft. The proximity of Route M503 to the Taipei Flight Information Region poses a risk, with the nearest point just 4.2 nautical miles away. Take-off and landing in Matsu and Kinmen without prior consultation could also raise safety issues. The national security units are now handling the situation and consulting with the Civil Aviation Administration and the military to develop responsive measures.

Taiwan prepares for the coldest period of the winter as Lunar New Year approaches, according to meteorological expert Peng Chi-ming. If a cold surge leads to disaster, it is classified as an ＂other natural disaster,＂ potentially resulting in work or school closures. Employers are advised to implement safety measures and consider potential risks caused by cold temperatures. Failure to comply with guidelines may result in fines of up to NT$300,000. Holidays due to low temperatures are unprecedented in Taiwan, with work or school suspension only possible if low temperatures cause a disaster. In extreme cold weather conditions, transportation, water, or electricity disruptions may lead to work or school suspension based on assessment by city and county chiefs.

Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kwo-tsai, announced that worker rights and disputes in Taiwan Railway will be handled by a board of directors once it becomes a company on Jan. 1, 2024. This marks a departure from the current practice where the Minister has jurisdiction over such matters. The transition will be commemorated with a plaque unveiling ceremony at Taipei Station, signifying Taiwan Railway’s separation from the administrative agency Taiwan Railways Administration. Wang expressed optimism for a fresh start, including the resolution of debt, enhanced safety protocols, and more flexible systems. In response to concerns raised by the Taiwan Railway Labor Union regarding employee vacation rights and driver treatment, Wang stated that decisions will be made by Taiwan Railway as a company. Wang also addressed worries about a potential retirement wave among senior maintenance staff, emphasizing that retirement is a normal occurrence in all workplaces and that the inclusion of younger employees could lead to improved performance.