The new fleet, known locally as the N700ST, is expected to begin rolling out from July. To support the transition, THSR said it is expanding and reconfiguring its core maintenance hub, which handles bogie inspections, major overhauls, and train assembly.

To encourage the use of public transport, transfer discounts will also be offered. Travelers using electronic tickets who transfer within 10 hours from national highway buses, TRA, or HSR to local bus services will receive a free basic fare or one free segment. Some designated “Happy Bus” routes will be free of charge.

The bureau pointed to international comparisons, noting that traffic fatality rates in South Korea are roughly half of Taiwan’s, while Japan’s are significantly lower — outcomes often linked to consistent investment in road engineering and pedestrian infrastructure.

By Eryk Michael Smith/Staff. AI image for illustration only. KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung International Airport (高雄國際機場) is easily reached by the city’s MRT…

The exterior design follows a “soaring with the wind” concept, featuring streamlined contours intended to reflect forward momentum and urban growth. The design was guided by artist Lin Hsi-chun (林熺俊), known for previous public space and transit-related works in Kaohsiung.

The roughly six-meter-wide access road near the river, had long served as a key route for residents but remained in poor condition due to overlapping administrative responsibilities

By RK Shih / Staff KAOHSIUNG — Kaohsiung is narrowing vehicle lanes and adding a protected bicycle lane separated by a parking…

The company also said Kaohsiung leads southern Taiwan in delivery demand for salty fried chicken (鹹酥雞) and that black tea-based drinks are ordered at more than twice the rate seen in Taipei.

Unlike conventional taxis, “multi-service taxis” must be pre-booked through an app or dispatch system. They cannot accept street hails or wait in taxi ranks and typically use platform-based pricing rather than a meter. Under current rules, such taxis are generally not allowed to pick up passengers directly at airports.

City officials said the road upgrades will make it easier and safer for both residents and tourists to reach the lake’s cycling paths and lakeside walking trails, further strengthening the area’s role as a recreation and eco-tourism destination.