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That 'Hidden Gem' in China? Yeah, Hidden Behind 10,000 Selfie Sticks. #RealityCheck

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    Andrea Hand
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    Yes, that's different from mainland China, where buses stop at every station. You could say each system has its own pros and cons.

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      Emma Kihn
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      There's a scrolling electronic display with station names inside the bus, and the driver announces them too.

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        Velma Thompson
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        Exactly. You need to watch the electronic display at the front of the bus and listen carefully. On mainland China buses, they often have a list of all stops inside, so along with the electronic display, you can track your progress and know where you are.

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          Jeannie Parisian
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          Most buses do announce the stops. In New Taipei City, you might occasionally find an older one that doesn't, but they usually do.

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            Colin Cronin
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            They do announce the stops, but you can't see a list of all the stops on the route inside the bus. I might be overgeneralizing a bit, though.

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              Mrs. Beverly Glover-Crist
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              It depends on where you are. Every county and city is different, so you can't make a sweeping generalization.

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                Dr. Israel McLaughlin
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                Ah, I guess I still don't know much then.

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                  Ethel Morissette
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                  There are apps like Google Maps and 'Taiwan Bus Tracker' (台湾等公车). Less complaining, more finding ways to adapt.

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                    Ms. Wanda Kilback
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                    Come to Taipei! We have more buses, they're more frequent, and waiting times are shorter (on popular routes, a bus comes every 5 minutes). Bus stops have displays showing wait times, and stops are announced on board too.

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                      Kelvin Shanahan DVM
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                      Okay, thanks for the info!

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                        Dallas Durgan
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                        Also, for really tall people, they can press the stop request bell on the ceiling. Thoughtful, huh?

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                          Kelvin Shanahan DVM
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                          Haha, they really do exist!

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                            Miss Angela Cormier
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                            More stops mean less walking for everyone, which is convenient. Taichung's BRT on Taiwan Boulevard has stops spaced further apart and dedicated lanes, so it's very fast. This, combined with regular buses that have more stops, is a pretty good system.

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                              Leslie Kunde
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                              True, there's still a lot I haven't experienced yet.

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                                Melody Jacobi
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                                In Taoyuan, buses are basically either 'here' or 'not here.' Taking a bus is a gamble; it might say 3 minutes away, and the next second it'll jump to an hour!

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