Man publicly shames MRT staff after being denied entry with dog

A man attempting to board Taipei's MRT with his dog, which was not in a designated carrier, was denied entry by station staff. The man then photographed the station attendants, posted their images online along with their personal details, and publicly shamed them.

Taipei Metro (Běi Jié) issued a strong statement condemning the man's actions, emphasizing that the staff were performing their duties to maintain passenger safety and rights according to regulations. The metro operator highlighted that the man's behavior potentially violated personal data protection and civil laws. They demanded the immediate removal of the post and offered full support if the staff decided to pursue legal action. Faced with the situation, the man quietly deleted his post.

However, the incident sparked widespread discussion online, with netizens identifying the man as a well-known astronomical photographer. Further digging revealed past controversies, including a 2023 incident where he allegedly charged a high fee for a stargazing tour on Yushan (Jade Mountain). During that tour, he reportedly set up camp in a restricted area and nearly abandoned group members, leading to a six-month ban from the Yushan National Park Headquarters.

The Taipei Metro regulations require pets to be secured in carriers when traveling on the system. The man's refusal to comply and subsequent online attack on the staff have drawn significant criticism.