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Taichung mayor vows to improve metro intercom after attack
Discover how Taichung’s Mayor Lu Shiow-Yen plans to enhance the metro’s emergency intercom system after a knife attack revealed its limitations. Learn about the commitment to safety improvements.2024/05/22 13:59 -
Challenges remain for New Taipei metro post-earthquake
Explore how New Taipei’s expansive new metro lines aim to transform the cityscape, support urban renewal, and enhance local tourism, despite facing reconstruction challenges post-earthquake.2024/05/09 16:40 -
Australian firefighters apologize for drinking on Taipei MRT
Australian firefighters visiting Taiwan apologize for drinking beer on Taipei’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), as captured by local netizens. They publicly displayed their fine receipt, confirming payment of penalties for their actions. According to Taiwan’s Mass Rapid Transit Act, passengers caught eating or drinking in forbidden zones within the MRT system can be fined from NT$1,500 to NT$7,500. The firefighters were in Taiwan to promote disaster prevention concepts and international camaraderie, engaging in activities such as a calendar photo-shoot, exchanging ideas with Taiwanese firefighters, and trying local specialties like stinky tofu.2023/11/13 11:33 -
Kaohsiung launches unlimited commute monthly pass for NT$399
Commuters in Kaohsiung can now enjoy unlimited rides on mass transit systems with the new NT$399 monthly pass.2023/04/10 15:19