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Taiwan transit initiatives for World Car Free Day

Overview

Various local governments in Taiwan are implementing transit initiatives to observe World Car Free Day.

Yilan County announced three days of free local city bus services from September 20 to 22, 2026, excluding certain highway and cross-border routes. The county is also promoting low-carbon mobility through cycling and walking challenges, with plans to introduce a public bicycle service in 2027.

In the Taipei metropolitan area, New Taipei City is offering free rides on the Sanxia, Danhai, and Ankeng light rail lines from September 19 to 22, alongside free city buses on September 22. Taipei City is providing free rides on approximately 719 bus routes on September 22, excluding specific sightseeing lines. Both cities have introduced additional incentives, such as coffee vouchers and student programs, to encourage public transit use and carbon reduction.

Entities

Yilan County Government · Hou Yu-ih · Taipei City Government · New Taipei City Government · Lin Mao-sheng

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Taipei and New Taipei City offer free transit for World Car Free Day

    Taipei and New Taipei City are offering free public transportation, including buses and light rail, on September 22 to mark World Car Free Day and promote carbon reduction.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Yilan County offers free city bus rides for World Car Free Day

    Yilan County will offer free local city bus rides from September 20–22, 2026, to mark World Car Free Day and promote low-carbon transit and upcoming public bicycle services.

Sources

cenews.com.tw · haziallat.hu · heartbeats.jp · pingtungtimes.com.tw