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YouBike Returns Getting More Convenient

YouBike Returns Getting More Convenient

Taipei’s Youbike system is trying out some new equipment to make returning rented bicycles more convenient. New bike-return grooves have been added to the rental stations at the Taipei Medical University and Gongguan MRT YouBike stations in the first phase of the trial. They’ll be in use for a month, after which Youbike officials will...Continue reading
Taipei Metro Set to Launch App

Taipei Metro Set to Launch App

  The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation has launched a mobile app to allow users to check the arrival times of Taipei Metro trains. The app also shows the location of YouBike stations and parking lots near Metro station and gives bus transfer information. It also indicates which MRT exits have elevators, escalators or just staircases....Continue reading
Taipei YouBikes to Charge for First Half Hour

Taipei YouBikes to Charge for First Half Hour

People using Taipei City’s bicycle rental service will be charged a small fee for the first half an hour starting today The automated system will now start docking NT$5 for the first 30 minutes of use The YouBike system has been allowing free rides for the first 30 minutes, after which users are charged every...Continue reading
New Taipei Plans 300 YouBike Rental Kiosks by 2016

New Taipei Plans 300 YouBike Rental Kiosks by 2016

The New Taipei government says it plans to have 300 YouBike stations and 8,000 public bikes available around the city by 2016. According to New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu, 60 YouBike rental stations with 1,600 bikes will be in operation by the end of this year. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Chu said by introducing a...Continue reading