Bus Collides with Motorcycles at Taipei's Gongguan Intersection, Injuring Two

A collision involving a public bus and two motorcycles occurred at the Gongguan traffic circle in Taipei on the morning of April 13, 2026, injuring two individuals. The incident happened around 7:36 AM during the busy morning commute, as traffic flowed from Roosevelt Road onto Keelung Road. According to video footage, a bus from the "907" route allegedly failed to notice the traffic signal and stop, rear-ending the two motorcyclists. One rider was thrown from their vehicle along with the motorcycle due to the impact's force.

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The driver of the '907' route bus failed to notice the traffic signal and slow down, leading to the accident.

The Gongyun Transportation Department stated that the bus driver's failure to observe the traffic signal and reduce speed led to the accident. Xin Xin Bus Company has been instructed to handle the matter according to its internal regulations and will include it in safety education programs. The department reiterated the importance for drivers to pay close attention to signal changes at intersections, maintain safe distances from preceding vehicles, and remain vigilant for defensive driving to handle unexpected situations.

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Xin Xin Bus has been instructed to handle the matter according to company regulations and will include it in safety education programs.

Authorities have requested the bus operator to continue monitoring the condition of the injured riders, provide compensation for vehicle damage, and cover medical expenses. The bus driver sustained no major injuries. The Gongguan traffic circle, which was converted into a standard intersection in late September last year, has now been the site of this accident just over six months after the change.

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We once again remind drivers to pay close attention to signal changes at intersections, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, and always maintain defensive driving awareness to cope with unexpected situations.