Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je announced that the city will expand the scope of service provided by Senior EasyCard starting October 29

Taiwan News 
Date: 2017/10/19
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News)—Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) announced that the city will

expand the scope of service provided by Senior EasyCard starting October 29, according to a press release published by the city’s Department of Information and Tourism on Tuesday.

Currently, a total of NT$480 in credits are automatically added to the Senior EasyCard every month, allowing those aged 65 years or older to enjoy free rides on public buses by using these credits. However, many of the credits are often left unused due to a lack of other usage.

The mayor said the credits will become applicable in stages to admission and use of some city facilities to encourage seniors to engage in more physical activities.

According to the city’s Department of Social Welfare (DSW), the credits can be used to access additional services and facilities starting October 29 (the Double Ninth Festival): public buses, taxi (partial subsidies only), MRT, Maokong Gondola, Shilin Official Residence (Main Hall), Taipei Metro Beitou Resort gym, Shanzhuku Swimming Pool, Huluzhou Sports Park, Bojia Sports Park, Zhoumei Sports Park’s swimming pools, as well as Mingsheng Community Center’s gym and table tennis room.
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