Department of Transportation

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the inauguration of the electric bus facility at the Beitou Metro Depot today (2nd). This project was developed through a joint review by the Department of Transportation and the Public Transport Office on bus operators’ charging and scheduling needs, while Taipei Metro assessed available land and electrical resources within the depot. Danan Motor Company was responsible for the overall construction of the facility, which features 11 charging poles and 22 charging stations within the Beitou Metro Depot. Going forward, Danan Motor Company will manage the facility and make it available for all bus operators to share.

Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that the city government is actively promoting green transportation and the full electrification of urban buses, with the total number of electric buses expected to exceed 1,000 this year. This project places the charging facility inside the metro depot, taking advantage of the complementary usage patterns—metro trains mainly consume electricity during the day, while electric buses charge mostly at night—allowing land and electrical resources to be used most efficiently. It is a concrete demonstration of smart urban management.

The Public Transport Office of Taipei City explained that, to enhance the safety of the charging facility, Taipei Metro and Danan Motor Company have installed high-standard advanced fire safety equipment at the depot, including mobile water mist systems and fire extinguishers specifically designed for lithium batteries. The Public Transport Office added that, starting today, 21 buses on Route 288, which serves the Shilin District and runs to Chongqing North Road, Nanjing East Road, and around City Hall, have also been replaced with electric buses. The total number of electric buses in the city now reaches 886, surpassing one-quarter of the fleet, providing citizens with a quieter and more comfortable riding experience.

Taipei City hopes to use this successful project as a model for future shared charging facilities. Moving forward, the city will continue to assist bus operators in replacing aging diesel buses with electric ones and establishing charging stations, aiming to provide more convenient and user-friendly public transportation services, and advance toward full electrification of urban buses by 2030.

2025-07-02