Department of Transportation

Every year, September 22 marks International Car-Free Day. Beginning on September 5, the Taipei City Department of Transportation will host the “Green Transportation Fridays: Enjoy a Coffee on Us” campaign for three consecutive weeks, inviting citizens to join in by leaving their cars at home on Fridays, using public transportation, and enjoying a cup of coffee.

The Department of Transportation, Taipei Metro, and YouBike are jointly supporting the “Green Transportation Fridays: Enjoy a Coffee on Us” campaign. From September 5 to 19, every Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., the event will take place at four public transit locations (one YouBike station and three metro stations). By visiting the event booths and participating in any of three ways, the public can join the “Friday Green Transport – Coffee on Us” campaign. The first way is to like and share the designated post on the Department of Transportation’s Facebook page to receive a coffee gift set; the second is to wear an action badge sticker to enjoy coffee served in a reusable cup; and the third is to ride to one of the participating YouBike stations, where riders can receive an additional themed gift. The event is simple and integrates green transport, allowing citizens to recharge with energy during their commute while gradually incorporating a low-carbon lifestyle into daily life, making every Friday a more pleasant experience.

In addition, on September 19, the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education will co-host a “Low-Carbon School Day”, inviting students (K-12) and parents to walk, cycle, or take public transportation to and from school. Students who participate will also have the chance to receive a small gift.

To further support green transport, Taipei City Government employees will also commute using green transportation on September 19, demonstrating their commitment to low-carbon living and inviting citizens to join in “Car-Free Day and Green Transportation Fridays.”

Taipei City has promoted Car-Free Day for nearly 25 years. With well-developed public transportation, the NT$1,200 monthly commuter pass, and the policy of free YouBike rides for the first 30 minutes, citizens have increasingly shifted from private vehicles to green transportation. According to the latest survey by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in 2024 Taipei’s green transportation usage reached 63%, and walking accounted for 20%—both the highest in the country. Taipei will continue providing a convenient, low-carbon, and high-quality transportation environment, encouraging citizens to make greater use of green transportation to protect the city’s air quality and quality of life.

2025-08-27