Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation ─ Metro Service

Unless otherwise announced by the TRTC, luggage and carry-ons should comply with the following regulations:

(1) Passengers must not obstruct other passengers with their carry-on luggage, and must stay by its side at all times;

(2) The size of any carry-on object may not exceed 165cm on its  longest side, and the sum of its length, width, and height may not  exceed 220cm. However, this regulation does not apply to  wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, motorized vehicles, strollers, bicycles, surfboards,  pet strollers, double basses, and other carry-on objects approved  by the TRTC; 

(3) The maximum number of balloons allowed onto the trains is 5 per 

person. The longest side of any balloon may not exceed 50cm;

(4) Vehicles, electric wheelchairs, motorized vehicles, electric scooters, or other similar motorized tools are not allowed within Taipei Metro premises. However, passengers possess a valid disability permit or have obtained prior permission from the TRTC may use mobility aids such as wheelchairs or personal mobility devices to travel at low speeds within stations;

(5) Passengers with bicycles may only walk their bicycles. Riding and gliding are prohibited. Cyclists shall abide by the “Notice to  Passengers Traveling with Bicycles.” Foldable bicycles that are fully collapsed and securely packaged may be carried onto trains and into stations;

(6) Non-metro personnel are not permitted to carry or use carts or other similar tools in stations or trains. However, this restriction shall not apply to those who have obtained permission from the TRTC and comply with the general regulations on the dimensions of carry-on luggage and objects carried by passengers.

(7) Carry-on surfboards may not exceed 180cm on the longest side. 

Tail rudders, foot ropes, and other protruding items must be 

removed and stowed away during the journey. Surfboards 

between 165 and 180cm long are only admitted on the Taipei 

Metro during public holidays. Passengers with surfboards should 

travel on the first and last carriages only, and should not use the 

escalators. 

(8) Passengers with double basses should have them packed properly 

and must abide by the “Notice for Passengers Traveling with 

Double Basses.”

(9) Passengers with pet strollers shall abide by the “Notice for Passengers Traveling with Pet Strollers;”