DIRECT COMMUTE: The circular line would allow New Taipei City residents to travel around the city without having to transfer in Taipei, reducing commute times
Taipei Times
Date: Jan 20, 2020
By: Staff Writer, with CNA
The first section of the Taipei MRT circular line might officially begin operations before the end of this
month, although a date has yet to be determined, New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) said yesterday.A launch date would be decided when Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) returns from Europe on Wednesday, Hou said.
He made the remarks during an inspection tour of the first section of the line, which began free trial runs yesterday.
The line is to serve Taipei and New Taipei City when all sections are completed. [FULL STORY]