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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