Central News Agency (Central News Agency, reporter Chen Yuting, Taipei, July 1) Despite stern warnings from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and the Taipei City Department of Transportation that this is illegal, Uber launched a free short-distance motorcycle ride experience in Beitou this afternoon. The Department of Transportation stated that it will continue to conduct random checks, and will fine drivers and the platform if violations are found. Uber announced today that it will launch the "Beitou Short-Distance Cultural Experience" service at 2 p.m., offering free short-distance motorcycle ride experiences. The company hopes to accumulate experience in local short-distance transportation, safety mechanisms, and usage through participant feedback, and gradually explore transportation methods that better meet the needs of the Beitou area. Reporters actually checked at Taipei Metro Beitou Station and Xinbeitou Station from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Personnel from the Public Transportation Office of the Taipei City Department of Transportation and the Beitou Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department were also present for inspections. No motorcycle ride-hailing activities were found, and there was no "Motorcycle Uber" option on the Uber App. By 4 p.m., the "Motorcycle Uber" option began to appear on the Uber App. For the route from Beitou Station to Xinbeitou Station, a standard Uber would cost NT$85, while Motorcycle Uber was priced at NT$44. However, it was possible to hail a ride for NT$0. After confirming the selection, a driver accepted the order, and the ride was successfully completed. The driver who accepted the order stated that the platform encouraged delivery drivers to become drivers for ride-hailing services and participate in the project. He knew that the government does not permit commercial motorcycle ride-hailing, but believed that since the service was free for this month, he was not worried about being fined. The Public Transportation O