Metro News File

TRTC Opens up Two Additional MRT Stations to Cyclists

Good news for bicycle owners! Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) announced the opening of MRT Guting Station and MRT Fu Jen University Station to cyclists starting Saturday, June 2.

Since the expansion of Taipei's cycling-by-train policy in February, the number of MRT stations offering bicycle access on weekends and holidays has jumped from 33 to 67. With the addition of the two stations in June, cyclists will be able to bring their bicycles into 69 MRT stations across Greater Taipei.

However, TRTC reminds cyclists that the following MRT stations still do not offer bicycle access: all stations along MRT Wenhu Line, MRT Tamsui Station, MRT Shipai Station, MRT Jiantan Station, MRT Taipei Main Station, MRT NTU Hospital Station, MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station, and MRT Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Station.

Under current regulations, only one bicycle per individual would be allowed. The ticket for cyclists with a bike is NT$80 for single trip to any destination; it can be purchased at the information booths of MRT stations. The dimension of carry-on bikes cannot exceed 180cm x 120cm x 70cm.

Bicycles can only be brought aboard onto either the first or the last train compartment. No more than two bikes can be placed next to a given entry point on these train compartments, and bicycles cannot be parked on the space designated for handicapped passengers.

Furthermore, folding bikes that can be stashed away are treated as a carry-on luggage for passengers; as a result, there is no access restrictions for passengers with these kinds of bikes at MRT stations and could be brought aboard on any MRT trains. Electric-powered bikes, petrol-powered bikes, and tandem bikes are not allowed on the MRT.

For more information on the latest bicycle carry-on policies, please call the 24-hour customer service hotline at 886-2-218-12345.

Released by Taipei City Government

• Hit: 1394
• Updated: 2012/5/29 10:56


• Source: Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation