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Taiwan unveils travel perks for military amid China tensions
Premier Cho Jung-tai announced priority boarding and business class upgrades for military personnel on national airlines, honoring their service amid threats from China.2025/07/03 17:00 -

Minister urges mask use for Dragon Boat Festival travel
Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai urges mask-wearing as COVID-19 cases rise during the Dragon Boat Festival. Taiwan Railways and High-Speed Rail expect 5.4 million trips.2025/05/29 17:07 -

Bus ridership surges 33% after Taiwan implements discounts
Taiwan’s transportation minister plans to review the budget to boost public use of the Freeway Schedule Bus Service during holidays. A recent 40% fare discount led to increased ridership during the Tomb Sweeping Festival.2025/04/16 13:37 -

Taiwan High Speed Rail hits record 78.25M riders in 2024
Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp set a record in 2024 with 78.25 million riders. Plans include off-peak discounts to boost weekday travel. New trains arrive in 2026.2025/01/20 10:21 -

Experts call for increased train capacity on THSR
Taiwan High Speed Rail reaches record ridership post-pandemic, driven by marketing strategies and commuter trends. New train sets are planned to meet demand, highlighting the need for coordinated development with other transport modes in Taiwan.2025/01/13 18:23 -

No fare hikes planned despite TMRT’s rising expenses
Taichung Mass Rapid Transit faces a 30% rise in electricity costs this year, yet ticket prices remain unchanged. The company seeks discounts amid financial strain.2024/11/06 13:26 -

Kaohsiung to charge for disability parking starting Oct. 1
Discover how Kaohsiung City’s Transportation Bureau plans to implement a paid management system for disability parking spaces starting Oct. 1 to ensure fair use and protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.2024/09/10 22:00 -

Taipei Metro to introduce new payment options by 2025
Discover how Taipei Metro’s plan to replace all gates by 2025 with QR and credit card payment options could challenge EasyCard Corporation’s revenue. Learn about the potential impacts and EasyCard’s response.2024/08/27 17:02 -

Taiwan to pilot TPASS 2.0 with 14-day tickets by December
Taiwan’s TPASS 2.0 plan aims to revolutionize public transport with new 14-day tickets, following the success of the monthly pass program that boosted ridership and offered significant discounts.2024/07/10 09:58 -

Taiwan’s domestic flight prices rise amid oil price surge
Taiwan faces a 4.5% increase in domestic flight ticket prices due to a surge in global oil prices, resulting in an average additional cost of NT$95 per ticket. Kinmen residents, who frequently travel to and from Taiwan, are particularly affected, with Mandarin Airlines’ Taipei to Kinmen route experiencing a one-way fare increase of 7.4%, equivalent to NT$182. This price rise will also impact tourists planning to fly domestically during the New Year’s holiday, making air travel more expensive. As a result, authorities expect a significant increase in road traffic during the New Year’s Eve celebrations. To alleviate transportation challenges during the festive season, Taiwan will implement toll-free periods on freeways from midnight to 5 a.m. The Taiwan Railways Administration and Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) will also increase service frequencies to accommodate the expected passenger volume. THSR has added 105 services and will continue to offer discounts for college students and early bird promotions. Taiwan Railways has scheduled 116 extra trains, anticipating a potential peak of over 800,000 passengers in a single day. However, ticket sales for child-friendly carriages have been temporarily suspended. Additional train services during the New Year transportation period will be available for purchase starting from midnight on December 1, aiming to alleviate travel congestion during the holidays.2023/11/30 22:41



