The Lunar New Year in 2026 is approaching. In view of the many accidents in which mobile power supplies spontaneously ignited and caught fire on public transportation last year, the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport posted “Safety Precautions for Passengers Carrying Power Banks on Public Transport” on its official website to promote and propose safety rules for mobile power supplies for charging mobile phones and other electronic products.
What is the content of the “Safety Precautions for Passengers Carrying Power Banks on Public Transport” announced by the Tourism Department? What are the current safety precautions for carrying power banks on major public transport vehicles in Taiwan? Here is a summary:
Although most public transportation in Taiwan does not restrict people from carrying or using power banks, if an accident occurs due to improper use or storage of a power bank, you will be held liable for compensation according to law, so you must abide by the relevant regulations for carrying power banks.Things to note. The following isSummary video and detailed explanation of “Safety Precautions for Passengers Carrying Power Banks on Public Transport” announced by the Tourism Department and various public transport operators:
1. Tourism Department’s “Safety Precautions for Passengers Carrying Power Banks on Public Transport”:
The Tourism Administration recently announced the “Safety Precautions for Passengers Carrying Power Banks on Public Transport”, which only regulates power banks for charging mobile phones and other electronic products when taking Taiwan’s public transport, and does not include other lithium battery-containing products. This regulation does not apply to air transport (in accordance with international air transport regulations), as well as to people’s separate consignments of goods.
The following are the safety precautions for carrying power banks on public transportation proposed by the Tourism Department:
A. Please note before going out:
a. Purchase qualified products:Please purchase a power bank that has an inspection mark or meets international safety standards.
b. Observe capacity limits:According to the regulations of each vehicle, carry a mobile power supply that meets the upper capacity limit.
c. Do not bring abnormal batteries:If the power bank is swollen, leaking, damaged or smells bad, do not use it again, recycle it properly, and do not take it into a car (boat).
B. Things to note during the ride:
a. Carrying and placing:Power banks are not allowed to be placed in checked luggage and must be carried with you; please pack the power bank properly and individually to avoid collision, falling or contact with metal products.
b.Usage: When using a mobile power supply to charge, please keep it ventilated, avoid leaving it in a bag or a confined space, and do not leave it unattended; avoid using the mobile power supply for a long time while riding in a vehicle; when charging the mobile power supply, avoid supplying power to electronic products; when using electronic products, avoid charging with a mobile power supply at the same time to avoid overheating; do not use extension cords or multi-hole sockets to charge more than two mobile power supplies or electronic products at the same time.
C. What to do when an exception occurs:
If you find smoke, overheating, odor or fire from the mobile power supply, please notify the captain, service personnel or driver immediately and cooperate with the handling.
D. Responsibility reminder:
Passengers who cause accidents due to improper use or storage of power banks must bear relevant responsibilities according to law.
E. Customized regulations:
Each transport vehicle competent authority and operator may formulate more specific implementation or publicity regulations based on the content of these precautions.
2. Specifications for mobile power supplies carried by major transportation vehicles in Taiwan:
Except for air transport and sea passenger ships, which must comply with international regulations, high-speed rail, Taiwan Railways, and urban buses have no special capacity restrictions on mobile power supplies (not subject to the 100Wh limit), and they can be carried on board, but must comply with safety regulations. It is recommended to use qualified products with markings (BSMI certification) to avoid high temperatures and overheating, and they cannot be checked. Should be kept within sight to prevent risk of spontaneous combustion.
A. Air transportation:
Taiwanese airlines’ regulations for passengers carrying power banks are mostly in accordance with international regulations, requiring passengers to carry power banks and not check them in. They must be carried and packaged properly at all times, and must not be used during the flight; the power bank they carry must be clearly marked with “Wh” (watt hours). Each airline has restrictions on battery capacity and quantity; its use is strictly prohibited during the flight. It is prohibited to use the power bank to charge mobile phones during the flight, and it is also prohibited to use the USB port on the aircraft to charge the power bank. In addition, airlines in different countries have special regulations (for example, domestic airlines in China require CCC certification, and South Korea requires insulation protection…).
B. Sea passenger ship:
When carrying a power bank on a ship, please choose a product with the inspection mark of the Bureau of Standards and Inspection of the Ministry of Economic Affairs; the power bank must be carried with you and placed within sight; it is not allowed to be checked, placed in luggage or luggage storage areas; the capacity of the power bank must not exceed 160Wh; of which Although 100-160Wh can be carried in principle, it is recommended that passengers consult the airline in advance; do not carry damaged, bulging, modified or recalled power banks; when using a power bank, it is recommended to avoid high power consumption operations while charging; it is recommended to charge the power bank in an open area, during the day or under supervision, and it is not recommended to charge in a cabin bed or enclosed space for a long time; it is recommended to reduce the use of external power banks on long-distance voyages (more than 2 hours), and to reduce the use of external power banks on short-distance voyages. It can be used portable; you are not allowed to use extension cords or multi-hole sockets to charge multiple lithium-ion devices at the same time without authorization; if you find that the device is abnormally hot, smoking or has a strange smell, please stop using it immediately and notify the crew immediately.
C. Taiwan High Speed Rail:
Taiwan High Speed Rail recommends that passengers use BSMI or NCC-certified mobile power banks. They must keep them with them when riding, and do not put them in bags or luggage for charging. If they are deformed or abnormally hot, please do not carry them on the bus or use them.
D. Taiwan Railway:
The Taiwan Railways promotes that mobile power supplies should be certified. And recognize the product inspection mark; when using a mobile power bank, the mobile phone should be placed in a place where it can be seen and should not be placed in carry-on luggage with poor air circulation; try not to use electronic products while charging to avoid accidents caused by overheating of electronic products and mobile power supplies; the internal components of the mobile power supply are fragile, please avoid falling and impact; the mobile power supply should be turned off when not in use to avoid the danger of smoldering; it is recommended to carry as little power bank as possible with excessive capacity (for example, more than 30,000mAh) to avoid becoming a potential hazard.
E. Taipei MRT:
The power bank should be certified and the product inspection mark should be recognized; please cover the power bank properly and place it within sight; try not to use the power bank in the MRT system; if you find any abnormality in the power bank, please stay calm and notify the service staff immediately.
F.Kaohsiung MRT:
Please carry the power bank with you and avoid leaving it alone; avoid leaving it unattended while charging, and please pay attention to the condition of the power bank at all times; if abnormal conditions such as expansion, deformation, and heating occur, please stop using it immediately; choose a power bank with the “BSMI inspection certification mark” and “Chinese mark”; avoid dropping it and keep it away from high temperature and humid environments; after charging, remember to unplug the power bank to reduce the risk of spontaneous combustion.
A comprehensive look at the safety instructions for carrying and using power banks issued by the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport, the Bureau of Standards and Inspection of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Port Bureau and major public transport units are mostly “purchase BSMI/NCC certified products”, “it is prohibited to carry abnormal power banks”, “carrying with you and charging must be monitored at all times”, “it is recommended to avoid high power consumption operations while charging”, “if you find that the device is abnormally hot, smoking or smelling, please stop using it and notify the service staff immediately”… and so on. Although there is currently no law restricting people from using power banks on public transportation, public transport operators still focus on persuasion. However, if an accident occurs due to improper use or storage of power banks, they will be held liable for compensation according to law. It is recommended that when purchasing a new power bank, try to choose a manufacturer with product liability insurance. If you are on a budget, you can consider the “Solid state battery power bank”, completely solving everyone’s anxiety about low cell phone battery (Homophobia).
Source: KOCPC Chinese