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Taiwan

Taipei

Taiwan's basin capital, glowing with night markets. The MRT reaches the Beitou hot springs and the zoo alike.

City buses

Your ride to night markets and neighborhoods the MRT doesn't reach. EasyCard is near-essential - tap when you board AND when you get off. Cash works but no change is given.

Updated on July 30, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Flag the bus down
    Buses often won't stop unless you signal - raise your hand clearly when yours approaches.
  2. 2
    Tap when you board
    Tap your EasyCard on the reader by the door. Paying cash? Drop exactly NT$15 in the farebox - no change given.
  3. 3
    Ring for your stop
    Watch the display or follow along on Google Maps, and press the bell before your stop.
  4. 4
    Tap again when you get off
    Tapping off is the rule now. Skip it and you lose transfer discounts - and may see a catch-up charge next ride.

Fares

Single fares1

Single zone
No change for cash. Longer routes charge two zones (NT$30) or three (NT$45).
15 TWD ≈ $0.5

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 3, 2026

Payment

IC card
EasyCard - transfer discounts need the card
Cash
No change given

Quick facts

Hours
~5:00–23:00
Fares from
15 TWD+

Heads-up

  • Cash on board gets you no change

    No change is given on board - without exact coins, EasyCard is your only good option.

  • Tap the card again as you alight

    Don't forget to tap off when alighting.

Timetable

Operating hours ~5:00–23:00
Typical duration Journey times depend on traffic - allow extra at evening rush
Check the official site for the latest times and service status Official site
Editor Naotaka