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Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation announces major motorcycle licensing reforms starting January 2026, replacing simple tests with rigorous two-stage examinations and extended training to address rising accident rates and improve road safety across the island.

Taiwan Railway plans to raise night shift allowances and supervisor bonuses by year’s end to align with market standards. The Legislative Yuan will discuss these changes.

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai discusses the New Taiwan dollar’s impact on tourism, noting potential long-term effects. The Tourism Administration will monitor trends.

Taiwan’s Premier Cho warns of significant risks if U.S. tariffs exceed 30%, impacting 125,000 jobs. Key sectors like electronics and agriculture face increased costs.

Taiwan’s transportation minister announces TRC fare hikes starting June 23, with flexible pricing for Hualien and Taitung. Learn how to mitigate costs using TPASS and the frequent traveler program.

Taiwan’s MOTC will not raise THSR ticket prices, citing increased passenger volume and revenue. Current conditions don’t justify a fare hike, but future costs might.

Taiwan’s transportation minister assures no immediate fare hikes for Taiwan High Speed Rail, despite rising costs. Sustainable pricing remains a priority.

Mastercard’s survey reveals Taiwanese skiers spend 5.6 days in Japan, with shopping as the top expense. Niigata is the preferred destination despite rising costs.

Nearly 2,000 Taiwanese passengers stranded on a cruise in Japan will return home by Thursday, Dec. 9, after an engine failure. The cruise line is arranging charter flights and offering refunds and compensation for travel costs.

Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration announces domestic ticket price cuts starting Dec. 31 due to lower fuel costs. Expect an average fare drop of NT$95.

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.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urges the central government to offer an electricity rate discount for Taipei Metro to ease operational costs. Rising electricity prices and increased personnel expenses challenge the metro’s budget, potentially leading to fare hikes.

New Taipei City’s Transportation Department reviews bus fare proposals amid rising costs and a shift to electric buses. Decision expected by year’s end.

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai announced plans to work with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to help Taiwan Railway implement energy-saving measures. This aims to offset increased costs from new electricity rates effective Oct. 16. A fare adjustment proposal is expected on Oct. 22.

Taiwan Railways plans to propose fare hikes due to increased electricity costs, with a decision expected on Oct. 22. Taiwan High Speed Rail also reviews potential impacts.

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai urges Taiwan High Speed Rail to consider commuters and environmental goals amid planned fare adjustments. Learn more about the changes.

Discover the details on Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport’s fare increase for 29 routes starting Oct. 3, marking the first change in 17 years, with an average hike of 6%. Learn more about the adjustments and reasons behind them.

Taiwan Railway plans to propose a fare increase for the first time in 29 years, aiming to address economic factors and ensure sustainability.

Explore the debate on electric vs. fuel scooters in Taiwan, focusing on costs, sustainability, and the challenges of charging infrastructure.

Following a recent earthquake in Hualien, transportation costs for fruits and vegetables have surged, as reported by Chang Te-chi, secretary-general of the Ji-an Township Farmers’ Association. The damage has forced trucks to take a longer route, doubling travel time and causing frost damage to produce. Despite stable prices due to government efforts, concerns grow over rising expenses if the Suhua Highway remains closed. The Agriculture Development Department of Hualien County and the Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Corporation highlight the financial strain on farmers and the logistics challenges faced, including increased labor costs and the impracticality of using refrigerated trucks on alternative transport modes.

Premier Chen Chien-jen discusses the upcoming electricity price hike in Taipei, emphasizing the government’s efforts to accommodate various businesses and groups. He highlights the introduction of TPASS to alleviate transportation costs and enhance public transportation convenience and safety.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen addresses the impact of rising electricity prices on the city’s annual costs, emphasizing the need to safeguard public transportation and essential services from the effects of the 11% price hike set to take effect in April. The Taichung Metro company plans to mitigate the anticipated 14% increase through cost-saving and energy-efficient measures.

HeySong Corporation, a Taiwanese company, has announced price adjustments for some of its products after 10-20 years of unchanged prices. The adjustments, set to take effect in March, will see prices increase by 10-20%. The most notable increase will be for the popular 330-milliliter HeySong Sarsaparilla, which will surge by up to 25%. The company attributes the price adjustments to rising costs of raw materials, packaging, transportation, and personnel. The recommended retail price adjustments will mainly affect packages less than one liter, with some increasing by NT$4 and others by NT$5-6. Other beverage brands, such as Taisun Enterprise, have also indicated rising drink prices due to increased international raw material costs. The King Car Group had already adjusted the price of its Pocari Sweat drink in November 2020, marking the first price adjustment in 17 years. Public opinion on the price changes seems to be accepting, with many stating that they understand most products are experiencing price increases as long as the surge isn’t too high.

Starting Jan. 1, 2024, taxis from the Taipei Songshan Airport will charge a $50 stay service fee, aligning with fees at Taoyuan and Kaohsiung airports. This decision, made following evaluations by the taxi fare review committees of Taipei and New Taipei cities, aims to address rigorous competition and rising operational costs in the industry. Passengers traveling through the airport, also known as Taipei International Airport, should take note of the new transportation cost changes, especially during peak travel periods such as New Year’s Day, the Lunar New Year, and the 228 holidays. The airport authorities have urged scheduled taxi operators to provide quality service and inform passengers about the fee change through verbal explanations and in-vehicle signs. Additionally, the airport offers free parking for the first 30 minutes, providing some relief for those being dropped off by family members.

The Bahwan Tribe of Taiwan’s Bunun people are demanding that National Taiwan University (NTU) return ancestral remains taken without permission from a Bahwan public cemetery 63 years ago. NTU has been accused of shirking its historical responsibilities, leading to disagreements with the tribe. The issue dates back to the 1960s when the NTU College of Medicine Physical Anthropology Research Team took remains from the Bahwan Tribe’s cemetery, ’Lilieq,’ for academic research. The ’Return Bahwan Bunun Ancestors’ Remains Committee’ has approached the Executive Yuan, urging the government and NTU to return the remains and cease depriving indigenous people. NTU claims to have 43 boxes of the remains stored in its research room and has been participating in discussions with the government and legislature since the tribe’s request in 2017. However, indigenous legislator candidate Savungaz Valincinan expressed disappointment with NTU’s lack of effort to establish a relationship with the tribe and refusal to cover transportation and accommodation costs for their trips to Taipei. NTU has recently expressed willingness to return the remains, erect a memorial, honor the deceased as ＂Great Body Teachers,＂ and provide medical, educational, and sanitary services to the tribe. However, as a public school, NTU argues that it cannot establish a foundation or provide compensation of NT＄1.49 billion, citing Ministry of Education regulations. This issue has sparked discussion in Taiwan about addressing historical wounds and the journey toward transitional justice for indigenous tribes, who constitute 2.5% of the population and have historically faced exploitation and discrimination.