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Good Luck Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition: A Cross-Time Travel Experience

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Last updated 2026-09-24 — The "Good Luck Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition," organized by the Taipei City Government's Department of Information and Tourism, is on display until September 5, 2014, at the library of the former Air Force Command Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. At the opening press conference, Mayor Hau Lung-pin stated...

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
Organized by the Taipei City Government's Department of Information and Tourism, the "Good Luck Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition" runs until September 5, 2014, at the library of the former Air Force Command Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. At the opening press conference, Mayor Hau Lung-pin said that the exhibition content spans from early pedal tricycles and Isuzu bull-nosed buses to modern modes of public transport such as the MRT, buses, and YouBikes. It not only introduces the evolution of Taipei’s mass transit system in an accessible way but also uses storytelling, interactive installations, audiovisual media, models, and physical displays to evoke memories of past public transportation and to explore and experience today’s fast, free, and convenient urban mobility.

A variety of Taipei's transportation vehicles from different eras are on display on-site, aiming to take visitors on a cross-time transportation journey. (Image source / Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)

The "Good Luck Taipei - Transportation Special Exhibition" opened on the morning of July 5, with Mayor Hau Lung-pin and renowned cultural historian Chuang Yung-ming making a sensational entrance aboard Taiwan’s last remaining 1960s-style Standard taxi. Mayor Hau remarked that riding a 25-year-old taxi into the event felt very special, recalling how taking a taxi in his childhood was a luxury during tough times, whereas now it has become a tool for beating traffic. He added that the development and achievements of Taipei’s current transportation infrastructure are the result of long-term collective effort.

The mayor had fun playing the role of a driver in the 25-year-old taxi. (Image source / Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)

With the opening of the Songshan Line at the end of this year, Taipei’s MRT network will be largely completed. The MRT not only offers convenience to commuters but has also become one of Taipei’s most iconic urban features. According to weekly reports, Taipei’s transportation satisfaction rate exceeds 70%. Convenient transport not only provides residents with a better living environment, but the integration of green transportation options — B (Bicycle, Bus), M (Metro), and W (Walk) — has also changed residents’ living and commuting habits. It has also made travel and independent tours in Taipei more convenient for visitors.

The interconnection of various green transportation modes has contributed to Taipei’s notably high transportation satisfaction rate. (Image source / Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)

Following the official opening of the Xinyi Line, Taipei’s MRT network now has 11 lines, reducing commute times and offering more diverse transfer options. The L-shaped network allows passengers to “reach the farthest destinations with just one transfer,” with an average daily ridership of 1.9 million. Meanwhile, the popular green transport option “Little Yellow” YouBike has surpassed 20 million users. Coupled with developments in buses, bilingual taxis, Songshan Airport, Taiwan Railways, high-speed rail, Maokong Gondola, and Blue Highway, Taipei’s transportation has become more convenient and comfortable. Looking ahead, Taipei aims to raise the share of green transport to 70%, introduce 100% low-emission public vehicles, enhance a seamless barrier-free environment, and move toward a sustainable, human-friendly, livable, and safe urban transport future.

YouBike usage has now exceeded 20 million rides, and the exhibition also features a floating sensory experience device for YouBike. (Image source / Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)

The opening press conference featured a live performance by Zhu Wei, a veteran announcer with 20 years of experience at Taiwan Railways, who reproduced the classic platform announcement sounds that many are familiar with, kicking off the event with a time-travel vibe. This was paired with modern B-Box beatboxing music, led by the well-known Mouzik Beatbox group, allowing audiences to experience Taipei’s recent transportation evolution through sound. Chuang Yung-ming, a lifelong Taipei native, also shared how different phases of Taipei’s transportation development have impacted daily life. He recalled that taxis used to have no air conditioning and were considered a high-end luxury, while bus travel required carrying various tickets due to differing operators — unlike today when a single card (the EasyCard) gives you access to all of Taipei. These small stories reflect the greatness of the city.

Through the integration of various green transport options, Taipei enables residents and visitors to explore the city freely and enjoy life. (Image source / Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism)

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