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New Taipei City explores AI for public transport upgrade
New Taipei City is integrating AI to enhance public transport, aiming to ease driver burdens and boost safety. The city plans to study habits for system needs.2025/02/05 15:46 -
Taiwan considers foreign workers for hospitality industry
Discover Taiwan’s plan to combat labor shortages in hospitality. Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai proposes foreign workers and wage increases. Learn the government’s strategy.2024/12/12 15:29 -
Taipei mayor addresses bus driver shortage crisis
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an addresses a bus driver shortage following a collision, emphasizing safety. The city plans recruitment, training, and penalties for operators.2024/11/18 15:38 -
Taipei bus firms fined NT$90K for crash failures
Taipei fined two bus companies NT$90,000 each for a crash that killed one and injured 15. Both drivers face negligent homicide charges. MTC offers condolences and support.2024/11/18 13:56 -
Tour bus drivers protest new MOTC regulations in Taipei
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.2024/08/26 13:12 -
Taipei declares 2024 as ’Year of Traffic Safety’
Discover how Taipei is enhancing pedestrian safety by declaring 2024 the "Year of Traffic Safety," with a focus on mutual respect between drivers and pedestrians for a safer city.2024/05/23 16:06 -
Hsinchu boosts bus drivers’ pay amid workforce shortage
Hsinchu County Government announces a monthly wage subsidy of NT$10,000 for bus drivers on its routes from January to December 2024. The decision aims to address challenges faced by urban bus operations in Taiwan and reduce employee turnover. The subsidy is intended to help recruit talent and ensure the rights of citizens using public transport. Hsinchu County hopes to alleviate the severe shortage of workers in the public bus industry through this measure. The subsidy will be reviewed every three months.2024/02/16 17:32 -
Taichung bus drivers speak out on harsh working conditions
Bus drivers in Taichung City met with the Transportation Bureau to express their concerns about long hours and lack of facilities. The drivers discussed their difficulties, including working 14 to 15 hours a day and not having enough time for breaks or restroom use. Democratic Progressive Party Taichung City Councilor Chang Fen-yu highlighted how poor labor conditions contribute to a shortage of drivers and hinder public transportation development. Taichung Transportation Bureau Director-General Yeh Chao-fu committed to improving conditions and compensation for drivers, including wage calculation, monitoring mechanisms, insurance, and vehicle maintenance.2024/01/18 18:28 -
TRA cancels 86 train services due to staff promotion exam
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) canceled a total of 86 train services on November 6 and 7, with an additional 13 services operating on a shortened route due to the Railway Staff Promotion Examination. As TRA prepares for corporatization in 2024, a significant staff shortage has arisen, with 297 drivers signing up for the exam conducted by the Examination Yuan. To address the shortage, TRA has adjusted the schedules of drivers who did not take the examination and enlisted reserve workforce, cross-unit drivers, and driving supervisors. Some freight train services and special train operations have been suspended. Despite these measures, the administration still faces a shortage of 60 crew members, resulting in a notable impact on railway schedules. The Jiji Line was particularly affected, with its entire service suspended on both days. To compensate, TRA launched a shuttle bus service between Ershui Station and Checheng Station.2023/11/06 15:45