Taipei authorities deployed 3,014 personnel and implemented 13 security measures for New Year's Eve celebrations into 2026, with 42-hour metro service for revelers, as reported by TVBS World Taiwan in a post this morning between 7:16 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. UTC on December 31, 2025. The measures ensure safety for crowds ringing in the new year, according to the TVBS English news article linked in the X post by @tvbsworldtaiwan. These preparations occur amid ongoing security considerations in the region, with the Taipei Metro extending service for 42 hours to accommodate revelers during the celebrations.
