Taipei Travel

Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) has decided to scrap the pilot program offering a 30-day “all-you-can-ride” pass on the MRT at the price of NT$2,500. The program was scheduled to begin January 1, 2017.The policy U-turn was made after taking into consideration different opinions from the public. Therefore, the issuance of a 30-day unlimited ride MRT pass will not receive a green light until Department of Transportation (DOT) has conducted a thorough review of the plan in line with the City’s public transportation policies. According to DOT, the agency will examine the viability of introducing a monthly pass incorporating various means of public transportation. The plan involves cross-platform electronic wallet technologies and sound assessment of the city government’s finances when it comes to ticket subsidies.The above-mentioned issues will be discussed with relevant parties and city departments before DOT announces any new monthly pass scheme.