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