Taichung lifts some parking bans as Typhoon.» nears

Taichung city will lift parking restrictions on certain red and yellow line roads starting at 6 p.m. on July 10, as Typhoon.» approaches Taiwan. The city government announced a suspension of work and classes from 6 p.m. on July 10 through the entire day of July 11.

The transportation bureau stated that during the suspension period, parking will be permitted on red and yellow line sections of roads wider than 15 meters, as well as on a specific section of Huanzhong Road. Parking fees for roadside parking spaces will be temporarily waived. However, parking is still prohibited in legally restricted areas such as intersections, bus stops, fire hydrants, and crosswalks.

Public transportation will see adjustments. The Taichung MRT will operate at 15-minute intervals after the suspension begins. City buses will modify their schedules, with some routes experiencing extended intervals or partial suspensions. Specifically, buses serving national forest recreation areas like Dasyueshan, Baxianshan, and Wuling will be affected, with some routes fully suspended and others operating on limited sections.

Specialized services like the "Little Yellow Bus" and "Happiness Bus" will cease operations after 6 p.m. on July 10 until the end of the suspension period. Additionally, the Taichung city public bicycle rental system will temporarily suspend all operations from 10 p.m. on July 10, allowing returns but not new rentals.