| There are more than 300 bus lines and the major transfer
hub is around Taipei Main Station. There are more than 50 bus lines
going through here. The bus system is extremely comprehensive, but
can be difficult for non-Chinese speakers. Most of the bus drivers
do not speak English and there is no English information on bus stops.
The fare for traveling within one section is NT$15 per section. Buses
do not provide change. Most bus services run until 23:00. |
There are six different lines operating: the Danshui line starts
from NTU Hospital and ends at Danshui, the Muzha line starts from
Zhongshan Junior High School and ends at Taipei Zoo, the Nangang /Banqiao
line currently operational section from Kunyang to Xinpu, the Xindian
line starts from the Xindian and ends at NTU Hospital, the Zhonghe
line starts from Dingxi and ends at Nanshijiao, the Xiaonanmen line
connections the Hsimen and C.K.S. Memorial Hall. (MRT
Route map) |
Flagfall is NT$70 and is good for the first 1.5km after which the
charge is NT$5 for each additional 300m. At night, there is an additional
20% charge. |