Taipei's MRT Xinyi Line East Extension is under scrutiny for allegedly rushing safety checks before its final inspection. Despite reports of incomplete fire safety and generator tests, the Taipei City Department of Transportation claims all facilities are complete and is seeking early approval for opening.
Taipei's Xinyi Line East Extension is reportedly rushing for its planned opening despite failing crucial fire safety inspections and incomplete road restoration. The Ministry of Transportation has rejected the city's request for a final inspection, demanding completion of safety checks and road repairs first.
LINE Pay Money is extending its promotion offering up to 15% LINE POINTS back on rides taken with its QR code payment in Taipei and New Taipei's MRT and bus systems until June 28. Users can also receive discount coupons weekly.
Taipei MRT is testing new LED indicators on two gates near Exit 5 at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station. These lights visually signal whether passage is permitted (green) or if there's an issue (red), complementing existing screen displays and audio cues to speed up entry and exit, especially during large events.
The Ministry of Transportation announced that the New Taipei MRT San Ying Line will undergo an inspection on Sunday, June 7. The line, spanning 14.29 km with 12 elevated stations, is being assessed for readiness to open.
A foreign tourist intervened when a man allegedly attempted to film a woman's skirt on the stairs of Taipei's Guting MRT station. The suspect was apprehended by police with incriminating footage found on his phone.
Tamsui Station is the most affordable MRT station in Taipei for studio apartments, with an average monthly rent of NT$9,242. The report analyzed rental data within 800 meters of MRT stations over the past year.
