SUBSIDIES AND BANS: Smokers in New Taipei City and Taipei face new restrictions, while senior citizens can now use their courtesy cards at district sports centers
Taipei Times
Date: Sep 02, 2019
By:\ Staff writer, with CNA
Taiwan began implementing a number of new government policies yesterday, including a ban on
Officers from the traffic section of the Shilin Police Precinct stand outside Ziqiang Tunnel in Taipei yesterday, with signs reminding drivers of new speed restrictions, which came into effect yesterday.
Photo: CNA
Stores covered by the ban are 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Hi-Life, OK Mart, Simple Mart, Starbucks, 85°C, Louisa Coffee, Mr Brown Cafe, Dante Coffee, Ikari Coffee, Barista Coffee, Cama Cafe, Crown&Fancy and Peter Better Cafe.
Anyone caught smoking under covered walkways in front of the 15 outlets faces a fine of NT$2,000 to NT$10,000.
Also from yesterday, senior citizen courtesy cards can be used at Taipei’s 12 district sports centers.
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