Ko Wen-je Confirms Taipei Bus Fare Increase, Extends Military/Police Discount for One Year (Planned 2016 Implementation)

Taipei City bus fares are expected to increase starting January 2016, another cost-cutting measure by Mayor Ko Wen-je since taking office. The city government is inclined to approve the Taipei City Bus Operators' Association proposal for an across-the-board fare increase. However, after advocacy by the Military Service Bureau Director, the military and police discount ticket will be extended for one additional year. Bus fares have not been raised in four years. The association proposed raising the one-section fare by at least NT$1.5 to NT$18.9. The ticket price increase is not expected to exceed NT$2.