At the Taipei and New Taipei MRT stations, the "raingo shared umbrella" rental service has been available since August. In addition to offering 24-hour rental, it also accepts a variety of payment options, including credit cards and LINE Pay, benefits the general public who forget to bring umbrellas on rainy days.
A total of 266 smart umbrella stations have been installed at 117 MRT stations, according to Taipei Metro, where users may lend and then return umbrellas. One may utilize this service to meet the need for temporary umbrellas if you forget to carry an umbrella with you.
“Raingo shared umbrella" rental service benefits the general public who forget to bring umbrellas on rainy days!Photo reproduced from Joel來談日本 Facebook
The first three minutes of an umbrella rental are free. A one-hour rental costs NT$19, a two-hour rental costs NT$29, and a 24-hour rental costs up to NT$39. The cost of renting is reasonable. Users must pay the late fee in addition to the amount of NT$799 if it is not returned after 14 days.
Raingo shared umbrella" rental service benefits the general public who forget to bring umbrellas on rainy days!Photo reproduced from Raingo official website
The step for renting an umbrella is as follows: first, download the raingo APP. Then, after signing up as a member, click the APP. However, only adults over the age of 18 may individually apply for a shared umbrella rental. Before applying for registration, one must comprehend and accept the terms of service. Additionally, a legal representative must sign in and use it on the user’s behalf if he or she is under the age of seven.
“Raingo shared umbrella" rental service benefits the general public who forget to bring umbrellas on rainy days!Photo reproduced from Raingo official website
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