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Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications plans to open up tour groups to China and allow Chinese tour groups to Taiwan by March 1, 2024. However, some travel agencies find the pace of this ＂un-banning＂ too slow and have admitted to organizing tour groups to China under the guise of ＂visiting groups.＂ This ban, which has lasted for over three years, has severely impacted over 90% of Taiwan’s 4,000 plus travel agencies operating in the Chinese market.

Tainan’s traffic fatalities have decreased by 4% from January to August, according to Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che. The city has seen a decrease in motorbike accidents and incidents involving the elderly, down by 7.9% and 6% respectively. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has identified 26 traffic junctions in Tainan that need improvement out of a total of 1,000 nationwide. Additionally, eight locations in the city have been targeted for improvement. Tainan has also made progress in pedestrian safety, with the highest increase nationwide in the ＂exclusive pedestrian phase and early start phase＂ indicator, with improvements made to 111 spots.

The Ministry of Labor’s Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is evaluating a report on introducing foreign workers into Taiwan’s hospitality sector. The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has completed an assessment report on the matter and sent it to the Ministry of Labor. The WDA is currently reviewing the report and is expected to complete its evaluation by December. Decisions regarding the introduction and number of foreign workers will be discussed in future meetings.

A viral video by American YouTuber Tristan H. captures peculiar crosswalk behavior in Taiwan, igniting a broader discussion on the island’s traffic safety concerns. CNN calls Taiwan a ＂living hell＂ for pedestrians. This sparked a large ＂Stop Killing Pedestrians＂ rally and led to new traffic laws aimed at protecting pedestrians.

Taiwan’s Minister of Labor, Hsu Ming-chun, has stated that the country’s workforce will remain a priority if the employment of migrant workers in the hospitality industry is approved. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications must first make a proposal before any discussions can take place. Hsu emphasized that there is no set timetable for employing foreign laborers in hospitalit

Taiwan’s Transportation Minister considers changes to priority seat rules following a public transit etiquette debate sparked by author Li Ang’s recent experience on the Taipei Metro. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reviews the existing system amid questions about its effectiveness. Explore the ongoing discussion on priority seating and its impact.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) reveals 1,000 pedestrian accident hotspots, prompting local governments to submit safety plans. With declining pedestrian fatalities in 2023, MOTC aims to enhance safety in key areas. Learn more.

The new public transportation monthly pass, TPASS, has totaled 4.6 million rides among Taiwan’s three big ＂living circles＂ over the past six days, according to the latest statistics released on Friday (July 7) by the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) announced on Thursday (June 8) that the much-anticipated regional public transportation passes will be up for sale starting June 15, ahead of their official launch on July 1.

To enhance passenger safety, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) has mandated that all taxi drivers in Taiwan must secure a minimum of NT＄1.5 million in passenger liability insurance by June 15. 

Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications has ordered local governments to install pedestrian scrambles at intersections nationwide to take new steps toward safer streets.

To reduce traffic accidents and improve pedestrian safety, the Taiwanese government passed an amendment to the ＂Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act＂ on April 14.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated that China is expected to impose a no-fly zone and ban ships in northern Taiwan on Sunday (April 16) due to falling rocket debris.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) in Taiwan released data on Friday (March 24) revealing that over 375,000 traffic accidents occurred in 2022. 

Taiwan is gradually reopening its borders and implementing new plans to boost income and attract tourists from far and near.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will begin collecting layover fees from international travelers starting March 31, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications on Tuesday (March 14).