And now let”s take a look at some other stories from around Taiwan.Donating with EasyCardsIn addition to riding public transportation and paying for purchases, EasyCards can be used to make small donations, thanks to a new collaboration between EasyCard Corporation and an association advocating for the hundreds of Taiwanese with a rare and fatal genetic disorder affecting the brain. A special machine at the association office lets cardholders donate NT$72 per swipe.Going to Market Taipei’s double-decker tour bus service is partnering with an outside firm to offer a new itinerary focused on touring the capital’s traditional markets. Dongmen, Nanmen, Shidong, and Xihu Markets will all be on the route. And next month, Taipei will offer 120 free tickets for the buses, to raise the service’s profile and increase ridership. Utensil UpgradeJoining in the Taipei City government’s push to phase out disposable and melamine-made utensils, one department store chain has spent nearly NT$4 million to replace the melamine bowls and plates used at its eight branches across Taiwan for stainless steel ones. Some consumers applauded the move.
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Post time: Jun-13-2017