The shift to electric scooters is also underway, led by battery-swap brands and Taipei’s plans to go fully electric.
Taiwan’s educational system is also evolving, with the government putting forth policies to ease reliance on frequent quizzes and exams that wear students down. Recent curriculum guidelines give students more choice in what they study through electives, self-directed learning and portfolios. It is worth noting that added requirements can add to students’ workload, and that exam scores still carry the most weight. Taiwan is also phasing in applied English instruction under its Bilingual 2030 initiative to prepare students to engage with a global economy. However, this rollout has slowed in recent years as local English teachers have lacked the experience and resources, especially in rural schools.
