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Man Repeatedly Asks for Money on Metro; Taipei Metro: Unauthorized Soliciting Fined Up to NT$7500

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Published Apr 8, 2026 5:51 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 11:55 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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An incident occurred on the Taipei Metro where a man repeatedly asked passengers for money, leading to public outcry and a video posting online.
Taipei Metro has announced that unauthorized soliciting on its premises is subject to fines up to NT$7500, and action will be taken against the individual.

An incident occurred on the Taipei Metro where a man repeatedly asked passengers for money, leading to public outcry and a video posting online. Taipei Metro has announced that unauthorized soliciting on its premises is subject to fines up to NT$7500, and action will be taken against the individual.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 8, 2026

A netizen posted a video on the social platform Threads today stating that while riding the Taipei Metro's Songshan-Xindian Line, they encountered a man constantly asking travelers for money, deeming it inappropriate and reporting it to station personnel.

The video has garnered numerous online responses, with many users stating that this man's persistent begging has become a norm, having encountered him on other MRT lines and even buses.

Taipei Metro stated that according to Article 50, Paragraph 1, Item 7 of the 'Mass Rapid Transit Act,' soliciting donations without permission inside the vehicles or station premises is punishable by a fine of NT$1500 to NT$7500. The company has obtained relevant information about this individual and will proceed with the fine. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150408

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Announced　Apr 8, 2026 5:51 PM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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FAQ

On which Taipei Metro line was the man seen asking travelers for money?

The man was encountered by a traveler on the Songshan-Xindian Line.

Where else have online users reported encountering this same begging man?

Other users stated they encountered him on other MRT lines and even buses.

What specific platform did the netizen use to post the video of the incident?

The video about the begging man was posted on the social platform Threads.

What is the fine range for soliciting donations without permission in Taipei Metro?

According to the Mass Rapid Transit Act, the fine is NT$1500 to NT$7500.

What actions will Taipei Metro take regarding the individual in the video?

The company has obtained information about him and will proceed with the fine.

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