Taipei introduces new incentives for senior YouBike users and riders of public transportation

Beginning April 1, Taipei City senior courtesy card holders can use the free points for YouBike rides

Taiwan News 
Date: 2018/03/21
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

Taipei (Taiwan News)–The Department of Transportation (DOT) of Taipei City Government

(Photo from Flickr by Antonio Tajuelo)

has introduced a number of incentives to encourage the use of the public transport system and YouBike.

Beginning April 1, Taipei City senior courtesy card holders can use the free points for YouBike rides, the DOT said, adding that the measure is designed to extend the use of the senior courtesy card.

In addition, the agency has also designed new incentives to encourage more use of the public transportation. YouBike users can enjoy a NT$ 5 discount when they transfer to the MRT or bus within one hour after returning the bike and completing rental fee payment, the agency said. Passengers who use YouBike service within one hour after getting off the MRT train or bus can enjoy a free YouBike ride for the first 30 minutes, the agency said.
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