Taipei City Government

Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) announced the release of “Taipei Metro Go” – a new app for smart phones.
Users will be able to acquire the latest information from arrival time of trains to entrance and exit information. For passengers with transfer needs, the app also offers information on the location of nearby YouBike rental stations, as well as park-and-ride parking lots and public bus information. This allows passengers to make their travel plans ahead of time.
According to the company, one of the most difficult challenges encountered during the development process of the software was how to accurately transmit the data on train arrival time to the mobile phone, which involves changes by the second. The development team overcame the obstacle by taking advantage of the signals collected by the control room via rail pressure sensors and transforming the data from signals into time.
The smart phone app by TRTC is available on Google Play starting 3 PM on July 6. The iOS version is currently undergoing review.
Future updates for the app will include functions such as guide maps of barrier-free facilities at MRT stations, available rental storage compartments at stations, and others.