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Legislators and experts in Taiwan urge reforms in driver training to curb traffic accidents among new drivers. They highlight the need for better education and testing.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation plans stricter penalties for drivers causing severe pedestrian injuries. Fines may rise to NT$36,000, with license revocations up to five years. Legislative proposals are expected by late May.

A vehicle damaged the iconic archway at Kenting National Forest Recreation Area, causing NT$150,000 in repairs. Authorities seek the driver for compensation.

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.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an addresses a bus driver shortage following a collision, emphasizing safety. The city plans recruitment, training, and penalties for operators.

Taiwan Vision Zero Alliance criticizes Taiwan’s driving regulations, calling for reforms after a fatal bus crash in Taipei. The alliance urges better driver training.

Fatal accidents on Taiwan’s highways rose to 57 this year, with 36.8% due to distracted or fatigued driving. Officials urge driver awareness and safety.

Taiwan’s MOTC report shows 1,687 traffic fatalities from Jan. to July 2024, with Taichung City leading. Pedestrian safety remains a concern despite fewer accidents.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen announced safety measures after a bus accident killed a student and injured another. Actions include fines, driver retraining, and intersection reviews.

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.

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.

The Kang Chiao International School (KCIS) bus accident in Taipei’s Wenshan Tunnel involved 26 students and one driver. The bus had a history of violations, and the driver had previous infractions. Fifteen individuals were lightly injured, with one remaining under observation at Wanfang Hospital. School officials are investigating the cause and considering actions against the driver and bus company.

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.

Taiwan’s first highway autonomous bus conducted its inaugural licensing and passenger-carrying tests. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ Highway Bureau commissioned Green Transit Co., Ltd to deploy the self-driving bus, which traveled 16 kilometers autonomously at a set speed of 40 kilometers per hour. The bus, accompanied by an engineering driver during the trial phase, cost NT＄30 million to develop. The full route spans 44 kilometers, with over 70% being autonomous. The service is expected to provide free rides to the public starting in March next year, with seven stops and 7 to 8 daily services. The initiative aims to address the shortage of public transportation personnel and reduce traffic incidents. The Highway Bureau plans to enhance highway maintenance and public transport operations using smart technology.

Explore Taiwan’s latest efforts to combat traffic accidents with pedestrian refuge islands. Despite their safety intent, these measures have sparked a debate between enhancing safety and increasing convenience, reflecting Taiwan’s ongoing struggle to improve road safety.

An investigation is underway into a tragic accident involving a tour bus that overturned on Taipingshan in Ilan, Taiwan. The 48-year-old driver claimed the brakes failed, resulting in the crash that caused one fatality and 38 injuries. The passengers were predominantly environmental volunteers visiting the Taiping Mountain National Forest Recreation Area. Preliminary investigations ruled out drink-driving, and early indications suggest a failure of the brake system. As of Monday morning, 23 people have been discharged from the hospital, while 15 remain under observation and treatment. The Highway Bureau and the Taiwan Transportation Safety Board officials are investigating the cause of the accident.

New Taipei City witnessed a surge in reports of vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians, prompting authorities to tighten regulations for pedestrian safety. Learn about the increased fines and improved driver awareness.