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Discover how Kyoto’s Mayor Kōji Matsui proposes higher public transport fares for tourists to ease congestion and improve residents’ quality of life, amid Japan’s tourism boom.

Discover how New Taipei City plans to enhance regional traffic with the potential prioritization of the Linkou Light Rail project, based on passenger thresholds and the impact of the TPASS1200 monthly pass.

Minister Li Meng-yen announced the Tainan railway underground project will be completed by 2026, with significant progress on the Tainan Metro supported by President Lai.

Taoyuan International Airport expects to handle 1.16 million passengers during the Lunar New Year holiday. To avoid congestion at security checkpoints, passengers are advised to arrive three hours before their flights. Terminal 1 will open eight security checkpoints, while Terminal 2 has 11 regular checkpoints and one for staff. The peak travel periods are Feb. 8-11 and Feb. 13, with daily passenger volume expected to exceed 130,000. This is a recovery to 90% of the pre-pandemic daily average in 2019. The Civil Aeronautics Administration has approved 210 additional flights, with the most on New Year’s Eve carrying an estimated 7,142 passengers.

The Taipei City Government Transportation Department plans to open additional parking lots and exits at Taipei Metro stations to ease congestion at the Taipei Dome, which is expecting a full-capacity crowd of 40,000 people in future games. The department aims to address the increasing audience numbers for the Asian Baseball Championship by unlocking exit 5 of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station on the Bannan Line, which connects directly to the underground passageways of Taipei Dome. Despite the availability of parking facilities, more than 90 percent of attendees prefer to take public transportation. The department encourages the public to continue using mass transit systems and envisions that the additional metro station exits will promote smoother traffic dispersion as seating capacity increases.

Get ready for the 2023 New Taipei City Christmasland, featuring a star-studded concert at the New Taipei City Civic Plaza on Dec. 9 and 10. To handle the expected crowds, the New Taipei City Government has implemented traffic controls around the venue, including increased enforcement of parking violations and towing actions. To avoid congestion, the public is encouraged to use public transportation, with the Transportation Department recommending residents from Hsin Chuang, Zhonghe, Yonghe, and Hsintien districts to take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Circular Line to Banqiao station. Visitors from other counties and cities can opt for the Taiwan Railway, Taiwan High Speed Rail, or Intercity Bus to reach the Banqiao Bus Station.

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.

Taiwan High-Speed Rail (THSR) introduces a new policy, extending non-reserved seating availability beyond cars 10-12, effective Sept. 1. Passengers can now access non-reserved seats more conveniently, optimizing space utilization and reducing congestion during peak hours.

The Taoyuan City Triathlon Association’s decision to host a cycling event on the renowned Hehuanshan mountain during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival long weekend has ignited a wave of criticism from netizens. Concerns about potential traffic congestion and cyclist safety have dominated the online discourse surrounding the event.

People across Taiwan will embark on a four-day celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival from June 22 to 25, with many planning to travel around the island. In anticipation of potential transportation disruptions during the holiday, authorities have reminded road users to proactively check highway conditions through relevant mobile applications to preempt heavy congestion.

During rush hour in Taipei City, drivers often experience frustration as traffic congestion doubles their commuting time to and from work.

Taipei’s Wenhu line (Brown line) will extend its peak time by an hour and install additional seats to alleviate congestion during commutes starting on Saturday (Feb. 18).

New Taipei City is facing a serious problem with traffic congestion during peak commuting hours like in Tamsui. The issue has led to significant delays and emergency vehicles, including ambulances, getting stuck in traffic.