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pm5 13:53:48

Hey we setup a bridge between #facing-the-ocean and the fto channel on code for korea slack. Everyone is welcomed to go and say hello to your korean fto friend there 🌉

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kwangyin.liu 12:20:33

Thanks!

hewdokey 09:47:35

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patcon 11:37:53

is this still true???? https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3838895 Can ppl from away essentially not use YouBike anymore unless they have a credit card?

Taiwan News

New YouBike rental policy blasted for discriminating against expats in Taiwan | Taiwan News | 2019/12/17

Change to YouBike rental policy criticized for excluding foreigners, dampening tourism.Expats in Taiwan are in a fury for being excluded from renting YouBikes with their countless smartcard EasyCard, saying it constitutes discrimination against foreigners in the country.

patcon 2021-04-07 11:38:50

my YouBike experience was like the shining example of Taipei’s superiority over my city, which has a terribly inaccessible and restrictive bikeshare system. YouBike made so many of my very best experiences possible, and it is so sad if visitors can no longer use it unless they have a credit card 😞 (i don’t)

patcon 2021-04-07 11:39:47

haha oh man, i’m getting nostalgic for my YouBike adventures 🤩 ✨

Peter 2021-04-07 11:51:36

I think the problem is due to the insurance policy, and ministry of traffic had fixed that

mrorz 2021-04-07 11:55:41

I am afraid this is still true, due to the mandatory insurance plan.

Shortly after the news, Taipei city government announced that they modified their system so that people with resident certificates can also register youbike members.
https://www.xinmedia.com/article/175824

patcon 2021-04-07 13:38:14

thanks for the context! I’ve been using Taipei as an example of a place with a very inclusive bikeshare policy. In Toronto, the requirement for credit cards means many people can’t use the bikes easily, which mean less mobility for those who need it most.

But on further consideration, since it’s just foreigners affected, Taipei is still _much_ more accessible to its locals than Toronto is, and that’s the most important thing. Most foreigner probably have good credit 🙂

patcon 11:38:50

my YouBike experience was like the shining example of Taipei’s superiority over my city, which has a terribly inaccessible and restrictive bikeshare system. YouBike made so many of my very best experiences possible, and it is so sad if visitors can no longer use it unless they have a credit card 😞 (i don’t)

patcon 11:39:47

haha oh man, i’m getting nostalgic for my YouBike adventures 🤩 ✨

Peter 11:51:36

I think the problem is due to the insurance policy, and ministry of traffic had fixed that

mrorz 11:55:41

I am afraid this is still true, due to the mandatory insurance plan.

Shortly after the news, Taipei city government announced that they modified their system so that people with resident certificates can also register youbike members.
https://www.xinmedia.com/article/175824

bess 13:27:47

Code for All 這禮拜的活動～
• Good Governance, April 8th at 16:00 UTC
• Disinformation, April 13th at 16:00 UTC

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Good Governance Community of Practice 2021 Meeting

Explore what the Code for All Good Governance Community of Practice has to offer!

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Disinformation Community of Practice 2021 Meeting

Explore what the Code for All Disinformation Community of Practice has to offer!

patcon 13:38:14

thanks for the context! I’ve been using Taipei as an example of a place with a very inclusive bikeshare policy. In Toronto, the requirement for credit cards means many people can’t use the bikes easily, which mean less mobility for those who need it most.

But on further consideration, since it’s just foreigners affected, Taipei is still _much_ more accessible to its locals than Toronto is, and that’s the most important thing. Most foreigner probably have good credit 🙂

pm5 09:22:29

I'm thinking there are maybe some people here and there doing things for Myanmar people but there is no public place to discuss about them, so I created a #myanmar channel

patcon 2021-04-15 00:53:40

I was on a call (about international fiscal sponsorship of nonprofit projects), and heard that traditional institutions are having to pause work in #myanmar due to legal constraints on nonprofit work 😞

patcon 2021-04-15 00:53:43

Makes me think it's all the more important for looser and messier grassroots connections ❤️

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patcon 00:53:40

I was on a call (about international fiscal sponsorship of nonprofit projects), and heard that traditional institutions are having to pause work in #myanmar due to legal constraints on nonprofit work 😞

patcon 00:53:43

Makes me think it's all the more important for looser and messier grassroots connections ❤️

ael 16:35:14

明天週二台灣時間晚上十點，TICTeC 有個關於 online deliberation 的分享，看有沒有人有興趣免費報名參加

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hearing-every-voice-lessons-learned-from-online-deliberation-projects-tickets-142908317625

Eventbrite

Hearing every voice: lessons learned from online deliberation projects

Join us for six energetic and to-the-point Show & Tells related to the impacts of technology for citizen engagement.

ael 2021-04-20 22:05:59

It is happening now~

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ael 22:05:59

It is happening now~

Eugene 04:01:52

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chihao 08:31:15

@armin.reinartz ist hier! (am I using that right)

Dear G0V Community, your activities continue to inspire like-minded people all over the world! International activists, policy makers, city planers, architects and engineers are discussing the future of Smart Cities in an international Seminar by FNF (Friedrich Naumann Foundation). We are looking for G0Vers who want to present and discuss their opinion and experience from Taiwan in an one hour session. You can find more information here: <https://g0v.hackmd.io/@ArminRz/Sks0Ng0UO/edit> Happy to answer any question you might have. Looking forward to engage! :) Armin - FNF Academy for International Leadership

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Armin_Rz 08:31:19

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moskovich 14:59:19

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Armin_Rz 15:44:01

DATE CORRECTION! There was a typo in the original announcement. The date of the session is not tomorrow but TODAY, Sunday 25ht, 9.15pm Taiwan Time. Apologies for the mistake! Hoping very much many of you can join us! 🙂 Please find all relevant information here: https://g0v.hackmd.io/@ArminRz/Sks0Ng0UO/edit