Keelung Parking Lot Shuts Down Over Operator's Failure to Renew Legal Permits

The closure of Keelung's Liuhe Parking Lot has sparked questions, with some pointing fingers at Taiwan Fertilizer Company (Taifco). However, Taifco has issued a clarification, stating that the operator, Fushan Company, failed to complete the necessary legal procedures for its business license renewal.

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the operator still has not completed the renewal of the parking lot registration certificate and related administrative procedures.

The land for the parking lot was leased to Fushan Company in 2018 for use as an outdoor public parking facility. The most recent lease agreement expired on June 30, 2026. Taifco explained that while the operator had obtained parking lot registration certificates from the Keelung City Government three times previously, they did not update the certificate for the current lease term.

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outdoor public parking lots must be approved by the competent authority and obtain a valid parking lot registration certificate before they can operate to the public.

Under current regulations, outdoor public parking lots must be approved by the competent authority and possess a valid registration certificate to operate. Taifco acknowledged the potential impact of the closure on local residents and commuters, especially those relying on the lot for large vehicles. To mitigate disruption, they granted a two-month grace period until August 31, urging the operator to address the rights of monthly customers and vehicle relocation.

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we understand that the cessation of operations may affect local traffic and parking demands.

Taifco stated that they are communicating with the operator but must adhere to contractual obligations and legal requirements for land return and handover, as the operator has not yet fulfilled the necessary legal operating procedures.

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we can only proceed with the land return and subsequent handover procedures according to the contract.