Snake Found on Train Sparks Discussion; Taipei Metro: Owner to Be Fined NT$1,500 if Caught
A snake was spotted on a Taipei Metro Banqiao Line train, causing a stir among passengers. Taipei Metro staff removed the snake and reported it to animal protection authorities. The owner, if found, will be fined NT$1,500 for violating pet carriage regulations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 8th) Several passengers today witnessed a snake on a Taipei Metro Banqiao Line train tonight, and Taipei Metro stated that the snake has been taken off the train and animal protection authorities have been notified. If the owner is found, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed, and passengers are reminded to comply with the rules for carrying pets in cages when taking public transport.
Several netizens today posted photos and videos on the social platform Threads, saying that when they were riding the MRT Banqiao Line, they saw a snake on the train, wondering "whose child forgot to get off the train," and some passengers even picked up the snake with their hands, sparking heated discussion.
Taipei Metro Corporation stated that at about 6:40 PM tonight, security at Nangang Exhibition Center Station received a report from a passenger that there was a pet snake on a train heading towards Tucheng. They then boarded the train to handle it and took the snake off at Kunyang Station.
Taipei Metro explained that the Animal Protection Office has been notified. If the owner is found, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed in accordance with Article 50, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 8 of the "Mass Rapid Transit Act" for bringing animals into the station area or vehicle without permission. Passengers are reminded that when carrying pets, they must comply with the regulations of carrying them in cages, otherwise, transportation will be refused or fines will be imposed according to law. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Yu-ting, Taipei, 8th) Several passengers today witnessed a snake on a Taipei Metro Banqiao Line train tonight, and Taipei Metro stated that the snake has been taken off the train and animal protection authorities have been notified. If the owner is found, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed, and passengers are reminded to comply with the rules for carrying pets in cages when taking public transport.
Several netizens today posted photos and videos on the social platform Threads, saying that when they were riding the MRT Banqiao Line, they saw a snake on the train, wondering "whose child forgot to get off the train," and some passengers even picked up the snake with their hands, sparking heated discussion.
Taipei Metro Corporation stated that at about 6:40 PM tonight, security at Nangang Exhibition Center Station received a report from a passenger that there was a pet snake on a train heading towards Tucheng. They then boarded the train to handle it and took the snake off at Kunyang Station.
Taipei Metro explained that the Animal Protection Office has been notified. If the owner is found, a fine of NT$1,500 will be imposed in accordance with Article 50, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 8 of the "Mass Rapid Transit Act" for bringing animals into the station area or vehicle without permission. Passengers are reminded that when carrying pets, they must comply with the regulations of carrying them in cages, otherwise, transportation will be refused or fines will be imposed according to law. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150508
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