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Coldplay’s concert in Kaohsiung attracted a record-breaking attendance of nearly 85,000 people, surpassing the previous record set by BLACKPINK in March 2023. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai announced the unprecedented high of 84,858 individuals in the stadium’s vicinity. After the concert, transportation authorities reduced the Metro frequency to three minutes to disperse the large crowd, taking a total of 82 minutes to completely clear the stadium. The Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government reported that around 30,000 concertgoers took the city’s metro to the venue, out of a total daily transportation volume of approximately 266,000. The bureau encouraged the use of public transportation due to traffic control near the concert venue.

Taiwanese citizens express their dissatisfaction with the new road regulations implemented on July 1 through social media, sharing stories of the consequences of violating the rules. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) amended Section 43 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, imposing fines and driving bans for drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 40 kilometers per hour. Offenders also face a six-month license suspension. Despite Taiwan’s reputation for bad traffic behavior, some argue that the previous threshold of exceeding the speed limit by 60 kilometers per hour should be reinstated. The MOTC asserts that managing speed is crucial for road safety worldwide and considers excessive speeding a serious offense. They emphasize that higher speeds limit a driver’s field of vision and reaction time, urging citizens to comply with traffic rules without presuming luck.

Starting from November 10, the public can request tickets online for a free viewing of the warm-up baseball game at the Taipei Dome on November 18. The game is part of the essential competition facilities review by the Farglory Group. The November 14 warm-up match will be a closed-door event involving four top-tier teams. On November 18, the ＂Home Run Taipei Dome Warm-up Game＂ will take place, featuring a match-up between the training teams from the Asian Baseball Championship and the U-23 Baseball World Cup. The Dome is expected to open 13,000 seats to the public. Tickets can be requested online through the tixCraft ticketing system from November 10 to November 17. Each account is limited to 2 tickets, while supplies last. The company warns spectators that they will not consider compensation or other rights claims if they result from deficiencies or imperfections in the venue’s facilities. Farglory Group encourages adherence to venue regulations and recommends using public transportation to reach the games.

New Taipei Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan confirmed that senior cards for the elderly and persons with disabilities will be expanded next year. Starting in January, the cards will cover usage in the Airport MRT, and by July, they will also grant access to other public transportation options like YouBike and cabs. The decision to expand the cards came after receiving feedback from various individuals, including KMT Secretary-General Liao Xianxiang and KMT Councilor Chen Weijie, who expressed concerns about limited card use.

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 MRT systems are facing financial challenges despite increasing ridership. Keelung City Councilor Cheng Wen-ting discusses the importance of comprehensive assessment before investment. Experts highlight the difficulties of public transportation turning a profit.

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.

Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) introduces a new policy, extending non-reserved seating availability beyond cars 10-12, effective Sept. 1. Passengers can now access non-reserved seats more conveniently, optimizing space utilization and reducing congestion during peak hours.

The Directorate General of Highways announced today that the monthly commuting passes for public transportation in Taiwan’s three major metropolitan areas have seen significant usage since their launch on the 1st of the month. According to statistics released by the ministry, approximately 14.869 million rides have been made on various forms of public transport.

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.

The construction of the Sanying Line, a metro line connecting Sanxia and Yingge in New Taipei City, is progressing smoothly, with an overall completion rate of 70%. 

President Tsai Ing-wen visited Taipei Main Station on Monday (July 3) to oversee its implementation of the TPASS, a newly introduced monthly public transportation pass launched two days earlier, and ask for feedback from commuters. 

Taiwan’s newly introduced monthly transport ticket, ＂TPASS,＂ aims at assisting residents in saving money, reducing private vehicle usage by 5%, and contributing to Taiwan’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Taipei City in Taiwan has earned praise from travelers for its user-friendly public transportation system and delectable local cuisine. 

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.

Despite the newly relaxed regulations, many passengers on public transport systems were still hesitant to take their masks off on Monday (April 17), more than three years after mask mandates were put in place.

Taipei’s MRT system is an integral part of most residents’ daily lives. However, 2.35 million people need to take the MRT every day for it to turn a profit.

Taipei and New Taipei’s joint NT＄1,280 monthly transportation tickets have become a must-have for many commuters. However, according to transportation operators, these discounted prices have not necessarily attracted more people to use public transportation.

Taipei Metro recently renovated the Zhongshan MRT Station, offering a new sleeker design with a more simplistic look. However, the changes in the ticketing area have received a backlash, with many calling the new designs ＂confusing＂ and ＂not user-friendly.＂