Baffled Keelung taxi driver watches men fight over ride

2026-11-10

Some people are just looking to pick a fight, even over a taxi! A little after 1am one night in Keelung, two strangers were outside the entrance to Miaokou Night Market trying to hail a cab. When a car pulled up, the two men went to blows, ending up with contusions on both of their faces.

Two men grapple each other on a curb as bystanders rush in to separate them, even as a child stands off to the side watching. What caused the fight? Police said the strangers Chiang, who threw the first punch, and Chen had both been drinking and were arguing over a cab.

Member of public
Keelung resident
There are lots of taxis here. Another one would have come in no time.

Member of public
Keelung resident
There’s a lot of foot and vehicle traffic here. There’s no need to fight over a cab. They were both probably drinking.

The brawl happened just outside Miaokou Night Market in Keelung. The driver said that the two men were standing close to each other, so when he pulled up, he was stunned to see them start fighting. Both men left with bloody faces, but neither got into the taxi. They ended up at the police station instead.

Taxi driver
Involved in incident
I had no idea if they were together or not. They were standing right next to each other. It’s weird to fight over something like this. Why?

Yu Ta-lun
Police officer
Although neither party pressed assault charges, regarding the breach of public order, police are still handling the case in accordance with the Social Order Maintenance Act.

While neither side pressed charges, losing composure like that after drinking—and in front of a child, no less—sets the worst possible example.

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#fight #brawl #Keelung #taxi #streetbrawl #publicorder #police

基隆廟口夜市"搶搭計程車衝突" 2男當街互毆.臉挫傷

2026-11-10

竟然有人為了搶計程車大打出手! 凌晨一點多，在基隆廟口夜市前，互不認識的兩名男子，都在路邊招計程車，疑似站得太近，計程車只來了一輛，兩人竟為此上演全武行，造成雙方臉部挫傷。

兩人在路邊扭打成一團，一旁的人趕緊拉架，仔細一看旁邊還有小孩，究竟是為了甚麼大打出手，警方到場了解，動手的江姓男子與陳姓男子，彼此並不認識，雙方都喝了酒，只為了搶計程車發生口角，最後演變成肢體衝突。

[[非當事民眾]]
“我們這裡排班車很多，沒多久就有車來”

[[非當事民眾]]
“這邊是人流車流多又多地方，你不需要為了一台計程車，然後可能雙方都有喝酒”

事發在基隆廟口夜市前，據了解，兩夥人當時站得很靠近，計程車看到有人招手就停下來，看到兩人當街上演全武行，也是一頭霧水。雙方互毆造成面部擦挫傷，這下誰也上不了計程車，只能警局報到。

[[當事計程車司機]]
“我也不知道他們是不是同群的，他們都站在一起，為了這樣打架，我也覺得很奇怪，怎麼會這樣”

[[基隆市警察局忠二路派出所副所長余達倫]]
“雖雙方互不提出傷害告訴，惟維序部分，警方仍依違反社會秩序維護法進行偵辦”

雖然雙方都不提告，但在小孩面前酒後失控，大打出手，已經做了最壞身教。

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Driver abandons clubgoers citing complex home address

Earlier this year, a taxi driver abandoned a passenger who then met with a fatal accident. A similar case has occurred on Tuesday, where passengers were abandoned, but thankfully in this case, they were safe. A woman surnamed Lee and her friends were heading home from an evening out in Xinyi District to Wanhua District where they lived. But as soon as the driver got on the Civic Boulevard elevated road, he claimed their address was too complex to reach and he couldn’t find it or use GPS and left the three on the roadside. Luckily, a taxi passing by picked them up and dropped them home.

A taxi speeds away as the three passengers laugh helplessly at it. They are stranded on the Civic Boulevard expressway in the middle of the night with barely any cars around.

One of the stranded women, posted a rant on social media. She called the cops after a taxi driver left her stranded on the elevated road, who advised her to flag down a cab or call for another one. Thankfully, within five minutes, another taxi driver noticed there were people stranded on the highway and took them to the Xiyuan Police Station in Wanhua.

Lee Yu-han
FTV reporter
The woman had requested the driver to drop them at a convenience store near her home, but the driver claimed he was unfamiliar with the roads and navigation tools and excused himself by dropping the lot off in the middle of the elevated highway.

Around 3am on the 10, the woman and her two friends were abandoned by a taxi on the Civic Boulevard elevated road. She vented online that they were heading home to Wanhua District from a nightclub in Xinyi District when the taxi driver suddenly claimed that their address was too complicated and he didn’t know how to use navigation. He left them on the expressway and sped away. Once off the expressway, the woman called the cops to file a complaint claiming this was grounds for eventual intent homicide to which the cop said the lawsuit might fall through. The woman, helplessly asked whether only serious accidents warranted attention?

Chao Chih-yun
Lawyer
If the driver believed that the passengers could be struck and killed by other vehicles and still abandoned them and exposed them to danger, the driver could be convicted of dolus eventualis or eventual intent homicide. The passenger’s conscious state does not absolve the driver of criminal liability.

For taxi fare disputes and stopping without cause on elevated roads, police can already issue fines between NT$1,200 to NT$6,000. Earlier this year, a similar incident involved a taxi driver dumping a 25-year-old intoxicated man, who was later struck and killed. An investigation has been launched and police will question the driver.

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#abandonment #homicide #doluseventualis #taxi #civicboulevard #taiwan

2026-11-10

Eatery where Nvidia CEO dated spy launches dedicate set meal

2026-11-10

Election campaigning heats up as fireworks almost hit scooter rider

Election campaigning is getting explosive in Taichung! A motorcyclist had a close call when fireworks suddenly erupted right in front of him as he rode through a narrow alley, forcing him to swerve to avoid the flying sparks and nearly sending him crashing to the ground. The rider later joked online that dodging fireworks wasn’t part of his driving test, while others wondered if he’d accidentally entered an obstacle course. The fireworks were apparently set off by supporters of a borough chief candidate who were canvassing for votes.

A scooter rider is zipping through narrow alleyways, when out of nowhere, boom! Fireworks fill the street. The rider rushes to escape, weaving to the side to dodge sparks and almost sliding to the ground. Later on social media he wrote, “From what I remember, dodging fireworks wasn’t on the driving test!” Others chimed in, wondering if it was a brand new obstacle course.

Voice of scooter rider
Dodged fireworks
At the time, I was hesitant on whether to go forward or not, because it looked scary. I was shocked. My ears were ringing.

Voice of local ressident
Was scared
It scared me. You shouldn’t set off firecrackers at the intersection.

Voice of local
Finds firecrackers dangerous
If they blow up near someone, that could cause quite a lot of unnecessary trouble.

So who set off the fireworks? Security camera footage shows that at the time, a candidate for borough warden was canvassing for votes. It is thought one of his supporters ignited the pyrotechnics to liven up the neighborhood.

Voice of campaign staff
Denies launching fireworks
I’m telling you, I didn’t set them off. I’ve got nothing to do with it.

The incident happened in the evening rush hour in Taichung’s Wuri District, at an intersection between Chenggong East Road and an alley connecting to Xuetian Road. The fireworks almost hit road users passing by.

Chang Yue-teng
Police officer
We dispatched officers to investigate the site and review security camera footage to determine who was involved and summon them to the police station.

The elections are just around the corner, and campaigning is heating up, literally. But remember that even though fireworks are showy and attention-grabbing, they could land you a fine of up to NT$2,400.

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#fireworks #sparks #campaign #election #taichung

2026-11-10

30-year-old drama finds renewed popularity on Threads

Threads has recently been flooded with clips from the 30-year-old Taiwanese drama I Will Always Love You, starring a youthful Lin Wei. Now 57, people say that when he was in his 20s, Lin looked like modern heartthrob Hsu Kuang-han. Speaking on his renewed fame, Lin told FTV it feels as though his acting career has been reignited.

When opening Threads recently, the site has been flooded with clips of veteran actor Lin Wei’s old dramas.

- Stop it, our classmates will see.
- Then we’ll charge them!

- We’re getting married and will honeymoon wherever you want. You have to do as I say, listen to me, and have a dozen babies.

Its steamy scenes and romantic dialogue have sparked a wave of nostalgia for the 1997 drama I Will Always Love You. Now 57, Lin Wei has found himself back in the spotlight, with people comparing his youthful looks to that of modern heartthrob Hsu Kuang-han.

Lin Wei
Actor
The producers and writers then were very ahead of their time. They probably could have predicted it would become popular again in 2026.

With his expressive eyes, handsome face, suave hairstyle, and charming smile, Lin in his 20s bears a striking resemblance to Hsu Kuang-han. People are calling for the two to make an appearance together.

Lin Wei
Actor
Of course! If he has a project, I could make a cameo. We look quite alike, especially from certain angles. That’s why I joked that we should check our family trees.

Lin said he recently received quite a few acting offers, but is focusing on his business ventures. He has invested millions in the AI and VR industries, and aims to take the business public in three years. Meanwhile, his daughter, Ashley Lin, is finding a place in the Hong Kong entertainment industry, and his son is training to be a lawyer.

Lin Wei
Actor
She’s a triple threat in film, TV, and music. She’s best at music, and she writes her own songs about her feelings. My son is in Canada. He recently graduated and will intern as a lawyer.

Lin passed on his talents and good looks to his son and daughter, who are finding success on their own career paths.

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#actor #LinWei #HsuKuanghan #handsome #IWillAlwaysLoveYou #drama #revival #family #Threads #viral

2026-11-10

Sports ministry hosts immersive wilderness survival exhibition

As outdoor activities are becoming more popular in recent years, hiking remains a top choice for those looking to spend time in nature. But sometimes, venturing into the mountains requires more than just enthusiasm. The Ministry of Sports recently launched a hiking trends forum and immersive survival skills exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Fu Chao-hsuan, a high jumper who won gold at this year’s Asian Games, along with veteran climber Huang Wen-chen came to try out one of the event’s challenges.

As he pulls down hard on the rope, high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan’s partner on the other end rises up into the air. But the Asian Games gold medalist isn’t jumping today. Instead, he’s trying out a wilderness survival challenge.

About 70% of Taiwan is mountainous, boasting stunning peaks, pristine waters, and beautiful landscapes. This abundant environment makes hiking accessible to everyone. But it’s not enough to rely on enthusiasm alone. Sometimes, having thorough knowledge of safety is far more important.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
Since the Sports for All Administration was founded on Sept. 9 last year, we have been promoting information related to mountaineering. With this immersive exhibition, we hope the multi-sensory experiences can help teach the public firsthand how to prepare if they’re planning a trip into the mountains, and what to do if they encounter any difficulties.

Hosted by the Ministry of Sports, this international hiking trends forum and immersive mountain life exhibition opened recently at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. There are many activities simulating mountain survival challenges, disaster rescue, and life skills that you can try, giving visitors a fun way to learn what to do while out in the wilderness.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
This immersive mountaineering exhibition and international hiking trends forum will be held throughout the month. We hope to get perspectives from other countries and other fields to make mountaineering safer here in Taiwan.

Conditions can change in an instant when you’re in the mountains. Only by having proper safety knowledge can hikers properly judge risk and know how to respond. With a little preparation, hikers can mitigate disaster in critical moments to ensure that every mountain adventure ends in a safe return home.

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#hiking #mountaineering #MinistryofSports #SportsforAll #wilderness #survivalskills #outdoorsafety #FuChaohsuan

2026-11-10

Hostel guest requests refund after stranger takes her bed

A visitor to Kaohsiung was shocked when she found someone else sleeping on the bed she booked at a youth hostel after she got back from a concert. The hostel staff made the unexpected guest leave, as he had not paid for a bed, but asked the customer to change the sheets herself. She later complained and the hostel said it would give her a full refund.

A hostel guest pulled back the curtain on her bed and was shocked to find a stranger sleeping there.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
I saw that the curtain to my bed had been drawn and then noticed someone’s leg on the end of the bed.

Ms. Lin traveled to Kaohsiung for a concert and booked a stay at a youth hostel. But when she got back after the concert, there was a stranger in her bed. She said the hostel staff did not handle the situation well.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
He apologized to the staff and then left, and they just let him leave. They said they would give me a new bed sheet and pillowcase, but left the bed as it was when the guy left.

The hostel only changes its lock code once a week, so a guest from the night before was able to get back in. Although the staff made him leave, they asked Ms. Lin to change the sheets herself. Unhappy with the still-warm, messy bed, she requested a different one, but was told it was fully booked. Furious, she called the police.

Hostel staff
Anonymous
Guests have to make the bed themselves here, and we gave her new sheets right away. If she had an issue, she should have told me then, but she called the police. I think that according to regulations, I can’t give her a refund.

Voice of Yin Ma-chien
Kaohsiung consumer ombudsman
Handing the guest fresh sheets and asking them to change the bed themself is a shortcoming in service. Given that the guest had already checked in, this lack of service is grounds for a discount. If the hostel and guest cannot reach an agreement on the amount, we urge the guest to file a complaint with the city’s consumer service center as soon as possible.

Ms. Lin said she would gather evidence and continue to push for a refund. The hostel later said it was willing to give the money back, hoping to put the dispute to rest.

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#Kaohsiung #concert #hostel #stranger #strangerdanger #bed #sheets #service #dispute #consumer #refund

2026-11-10