TPASS
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TPASS
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The Central Taiwan TPASS is valid for 30 days after activation and can be used for unlimited rides on eligible public transportation services within the designated area during that period.
The transport modes and service areas for each TPASS plan are described in the following table:
| Plan Type and Applicable Transport Modes | Taichung City TPASS | Changhua County TPASS | Nantou County TPASS | Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli TPASS | Usage Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local City Buses | Taichung City (including Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Routes 11 and 888) |
Changhua County | Nantou County | Public Buses Across Four Counties/Cities | Unlimited rides with no distance restrictions |
| Taichung MRT | V | X | X | V | Unlimited rides with no distance restrictions |
| Public Bikes | V | V | X | V | Free rides within 30 minutes at YouBike station rentals |
| TRA | Mountain Line: Tai'an - Chenggong Coastal Line: Rinan - Zhuifen Chengzhui Line |
Changhua - Ershui Yuanquan - Ershui |
Jiji Line (Zhuoshui - Checheng) |
Qiding, Miaoli - Ershui, Changhua (including Mountain and Coastal Lines), Jiji Line | Unlimited rides within designated areas. |
| Highway Buses (including intercity freeway routes but excluding intercity Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes) |
Starting and ending points within Taichung City | Starting and ending points within Changhua County | Starting and ending points within Nantou County | Starting and ending points within Taichung, Changhua, Nantou, and Miaoli | Unlimited rides with no distance restrictions |
Note 1: Intercity freeway bus routes that do not offer short-distance ticket sales are not covered by any of the above plans.
Note 2: The following Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes are not applicable to any of the above plans: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Jiji Route 6333D, Xitou Route (departing from Taichung) 6883, and Xitou Route (departing from Changhua) Route 15
You must first complete the Taichung Citizen card binding procedure. Afterward, use the same full-fare electronic card to purchase the Central Taiwan TPASS to enjoy the Taichung Citizen Discount.
Central Taiwan TPASS plans include the Taichung City TPASS, Changhua County TPASS, Nantou County TPASS, and Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli TPASS. Each plan is valid for 30 days from the activation date. The Taichung City TPASS and Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli TPASS are further divided into two options: one for Taichung Citizens and one for non-Taichung Citizens.
Plan Types and Price Information
| Regional Plan | Eligibility | Price (NT$) | Available Transport Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung City | Taichung Citizens | 299 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses Public Bikes Highway Buses |
| Taichung City | Non-Taichung Citizens | 599 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses Public Bikes Highway Buses |
| Changhua County | The Public | 699 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses Public Bikes |
| Nantou County | The Public | 699 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses |
| Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli | Taichung Citizens | 699 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses Public Bikes Highway Buses |
| Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli | Non-Taichung Citizens | 999 | TRA Taichung MRT Local City Buses Public Bikes Highway Buses |
Based on the "Executive Yuan's Public Transport Promotion Program," the TPASS plans are issued as follows: "Taichung City TPASS" is issued by the Taichung City Government, "Changhua County TPASS" is issued by the Changhua County Government, "Nantou County TPASS" is issued by the Nantou County Government, and the "Taichung–Changhua–Nantou–Miaoli TPASS" is jointly issued by Taichung City, Changhua County, Nantou County, and Miaoli County Governments (hereinafter referred to as the four City/County Governments). The four governments have commissioned Taichung Mass Rapid Transit Corporation as the issuing agency for all Central Taiwan TPASS plans.