According to SMAT analysis, the 2026 policies introduce four primary strategic shifts: higher total subsidy amounts, diversified special categories, direct battery fee assistance, and the nation’s first sales incentives for traditional motorcycle shops.

Kaohsiung collected roughly NT$1.6 billion in traffic fines last year, but only a small portion is required to be used for road safety improvements under current rules. The Central Govt says it’s planning a national policy change.

The ship is scheduled to arrive in Kaohsiung at 2:30 PM, giving passengers the afternoon and evening to explore attractions. With a 10:30 PM departure, visitors can also experience the city’s night markets and local food scene.

By RK Shih/Staff TAINAN — A growing number of heavy motorcycle riders are heading to mountain routes in Tainan, with a newly…

A prototype train with the new design is expected to enter trial operations by the end of this year, the company said. Budget and timeline details will be finalized following the tender process.

Planned works include new connector roads and additional ramps linking to National Freeway 1 (國道1號), allowing traffic to flow more directly between the science park and surrounding districts, including access toward Zuoying High Speed Rail Station (左營高鐵站).

Police in the jurisdiction told the media on Friday afternoon that they had not received an immediate report, and that both parties had left the scene before officers arrived. Traffic in the area was not affected.

On March 25, police held a traffic safety event at Ren’ai Elementary School (仁愛國小). The event featured a concrete mixer truck brought onto campus so students could sit in the driver’s seat. The exercise was designed to provide a firsthand perspective on “blind spots” and the “inner wheel difference” — the dangerous gap created when a large vehicle turns.

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.