Taipei City Government

The TRTC Standup Troupe is back again!

Dressed in outfits characteristic of eight different countries to highlight the international image of Taipei Metro, and performing “yodeling” inspired by the catchy song “Chicken Attack,” the 18 members of the Standup Troupe announced they are ready to help revelers beat the MRT and bus rush taking place at the end of the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party in a press event on December 27!

The performers will be stationed at the four major MRT stations around city hall – MRT Taipei City Hall Station, MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, MRT Xiangshan Station, and MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station.

The TRTC Standup Troupe will be responsible for promoting the key to New Year’s Eve MRT operation – “distribute among three MRT lines to leave the venue” and “five tips to access MRT on New Year’s Eve”:

1. Add value to your EasyCard or purchase a single-journey ticket beforehand.
2. Take Bannan Line or Tamsui-Xinyi Line to the Countdown Party.
3. Leave home earlier for the destination.
4. Disembark at MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station or MRT Xinyi Anhe Station and walk to the venue.
5. When leaving, avoid crowded stops and walk to nearby MRT stations or shuttle bus stops.

TRTC Standup Troupe reminds the public that there are 3 “Don’ts” for revelers taking part in the New Year’s Eve Bash: “Don’t” push; “Don’t” shove; and MRT “Doesn’t” close on New Year’s Eve. When leaving, avoid crowded stops like MRT Taipei City Hall Station and MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, and choose ones such as MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station, MRT Yongchun Station, MRT Xinyi Anhe Station, MRT Xiangshan Station, and MRT Nanjing Sanmin Station.

Notes:
◎ The train headway will be shortened to 2 mins 28 secs for MRT Bannan Line and 3 mins for Tamsui-Xinyi Line starting 5 PM on December 31. Headway adjustments will apply to other lines depending on crowd volume.
◎ Depending on the size of the crowd, MRT trains may skip stations near the venue. Visitors will need to disembark at MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station or MRT Xinyi Anhe Station and travel to the venue on foot.
◎ Passengers bringing bicycles onboard on December 31 can do so between 6 AM and 3 PM. Bicycles will no longer be allowed after 3 PM.
◎ In line with the traffic control measures implemented in the surrounding area of the city hall, the MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station Exit 4 will be closed at 10 PM; the Taipei City Hall Bus Station gate connecting MRT Taipei City Hall Station Exit 2 will be closed at 9 PM; the Taipei City Hall Bus Station underground pathway will be closed at 10 PM; and the Breeze Xinyi pathway connecting MRT Taipei City Hall Station Exit 3 will also be closed at 10 PM.
◎ Three phases of passenger control measures will be implemented flexibly at MRT stations during this period depending on actual crowd volume: platform entry control, fare gates entry control, and station entry control.
◎ Priority lanes will be established at the MRT Taipei City Hall Station, MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station, and MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station to provide quick access for disabled individuals, seniors, pregnant women, and children to reach the elevators. Other passengers are encouraged to use escalators or walk the stairs.