Taiwan
Taipei
Taiwan's basin capital, glowing with night markets. The MRT reaches the Beitou hot springs and the zoo alike.
YouBike
Everyone assumes YouBike needs a Taiwanese phone number, but the kiosk's single-rental mode takes just a credit card. The catch is an NT$3,000 deposit hold on that card - bring one with headroom.
Updated on July 30, 2026
How to ride
- 1Register at the kiosk for single rentalChoose "Single Rental" at the station kiosk and register your credit card. No Taiwanese phone number needed.
- 2Unlock from the bike's panelYouBike 2.0 bikes have their own panels - tap your registered card or follow the screen to unlock.
- 3Ride the bike lanesSidewalk riding is restricted in places. Stick to bike lanes - and try the riverside park cycleways if you have time.
- 4Dock it and check the lockReturn at any station - push until it clicks and the panel confirms the lock.
Fares
Single fares1
Pay per 30 minutes
Taipei subsidizes the first 30 minutes - current scheme to be verified.
10 TWD ≈ $0.3
Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026
Payment
Tap to ride VISAMastercard
Single rental (registration valid 120 hours) - NT$3,000 hold on your card
IC card EasyCard plus one-time registration
Quick facts
Hours
Available 24/7.
Fares from
10 TWD+
Heads-up
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Single rental holds a deposit on your credit card
Single rental holds NT$3,000 on your card (later released) - use a card with headroom.