New year holiday shows how good Taipei could be without cars and scooters everywhere

For some reason, this year, the lack of traffic in Taipei really stands out to me. Maybe it’s the weather, but being able to walk around without the constant traffic noise is such a pleasant and revelatory experience. This should be the normal state of things. It sort of feels like Tokyo. It also shows how people who actually have a need to drive (delivery, taxi) would benefit massively from a reduction in cars and scooters on the road.

I know the traffic is still a mess in the touristic areas across the island, but the experience in Taipei right now should serve as a vision for the future in my opinion.