Department of Transportation

The Taipei City Government has long promoted green transportation to achieve the vision of sustainable low-carbon transportation. In addition to introducing public transportation fare incentives, the city has expanded the YouBike network and significantly increased the number of electric buses. The "Megacity Pass 1200" has sold a total of 87.18 million passes to date, with an average of 520,000 passes sold monthly, making it the most widely used transit pass in Taiwan. Additionally, four cities have jointly launched the "Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan My Carbon Reduction Account" initiative, further encouraging the public to use green transportation to reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, the number of YouBike stations has surpassed 1,505, and since the implementation of the first 30 minutes of YouBike rides free policy on February 28, 2024, daily usage has surged from 126,000 to 190,000 rides, marking a 50% increase—the highest usage rate nationwide. Since the launch of the Megacity Pass, as of November 30, 2024, total public transportation usage has reached 714 million rides, including 331 million for Taipei MRT, 255 million for city buses, 39.13 million for Taiwan Railways, 37.16 million for intercity buses, 29.8 million for YouBike, 16.78 million for Taoyuan Airport MRT, and 4.36 million for light rail. Public transportation usage in the first half of 2024 increased by 5% compared to the same period before the Megacity Pass was introduced.

Since the launch of "Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan My Carbon Reduction Account" on April 8, 2024, it has attracted over 320,000 participants, achieving a total reduction of 40,000 metric tons in carbon, and has also received support from 217 model enterprises and 141 companies, institutions, and schools. The initiative has earned the 2024 Sustainability Action Award (SDG11 Silver Award). In 2025, the initiative will introduce a "reward redemption system."

The YouBike system now has 22,000 bikes and 1,505 stations, with stations accessible within a 150-200m walking distance, making it one of the most inclusive public bike systems worldwide. Since the introduction of the first 30 minutes free policy, daily usage has increased 50%, with bike availability maintained above 90%. Public surveys show an 88% satisfaction rate, with 22% of users stating they have replaced some or all car/motorcycle trips with YouBike, effectively promoting green transportation. Furthermore, YouBike 2.0E electric-assist bikes were introduced on August 30, 2024, with 1,000 units currently in operation and plans to expand to 4,500 units by 2026, offering a new low-carbon commuting option.

To achieve full electrification of city buses by 2030, the Department of Transportation continues to subsidize the replacement of diesel buses. As of December 20, 2024, Taipei has deployed 712 electric buses, the highest number in Taiwan, and is expected to surpass 1,000 electric buses in 2025. These buses offer smoother rides, lower noise levels, low emissions, and low pollution, significantly improving urban environment quality. They are mainly deployed on major bus routes with high passenger volumes to maximize carbon reduction by replacing diesel trips.

"Low-carbon transportation and sustainable development" are essential elements of daily life. The Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan region is a one-day commuting circle, and initiatives such as the "Megacity Pass 1200," "My Carbon Reduction Account," "YouBike first 30 minutes free policy," and "full electrification of city buses," is driving the Greater Taipei area towards its net-zero emissions target.

2024-12-27