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    Taipei Metro Layout Change Sparks Online Backlash

    Published 08/24/2026 18:47

    By Scott Huang/Leslie Liao

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    The Taipei Metro has made some changes to the layout of its cars, saying they're for accessibility. But, some online have taken issue with the change, saying there's a deeper political motive at play.

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