Transportation card in Taiwan

The EasyCard is a contactless smartcard system operated by the EasyCard Corporation, which was previously named the "Taipei Smart Card Corporation", for payment on the Taipei Metro (also known as "Taipei MRT", or "Taipei Rapid Transit System"), buses, and other public transport services in Taipei since June 2002, ...

1. How much is Taiwan MRT card?
2. Can Ezlink card be used in Taiwan?
3. How do you pay for buses in Taiwan?
4. How do I use EasyCard?
5. Can EasyCard be used for airport MRT?
6. How much is Taipei MRT?
7. Can I buy EasyCard at Taoyuan Airport?
8. Can I use EasyCard in Kaohsiung?
9. Is taxi cheap in Taiwan?
10. What is the best way to travel around Taiwan?
11. Is it easy to get around Taiwan?
12. How do I register for EasyCard?
13. How do I check my EasyCard balance?
14. How do I register my yoyo card in Taiwan?

How much is Taiwan MRT card?

Easycard can be purchased at all MRT stations and convenience stores such as 7/11 or FamilyMart generally for NT$100, with the exception of limited issue cards with special designs which will be more expensive. Card are issued with no balance, so be sure to recharge the card with some credit after purchase.

Can Ezlink card be used in Taiwan?

In about a year's time, Singaporeans will soon be able to use their EZ-Link to pay for transport and in retail shops in Taiwan. ... Taiwanese travellers will also be able to use the card to pay for things when visiting Singapore.

How do you pay for buses in Taiwan?

Bus fare is paid in cash or with contactless smart cards on board.

1. Coin: One-segment ticket, regular NT$15; Two-segment ticket, regular NT$30; Three-segment, NT$45. ...
2. Electronic payment: Just lightly swipe your card over the sensor zone, and payment is automatically completed with the beeping of the reader.

How do I use EasyCard?

Fares can be deducted from the card when the cardholder swipes the card over the EasyCard sensor area on the reader. When entering or leaving parking lots, users of the card should pass the card over the EasyCard sensor area on the ticket checking machine as instructed by voice prompts.

Can EasyCard be used for airport MRT?

The EasyCard are available for each station of the Taoyuan Airport MRT. Using the card to shuttle between the three stations from A12 station (Airport Terminal 1) to A14a station (Airport Hotel) are free.

How much is Taipei MRT?

A single-journey ticket costs between NT$30 and NT$160, depending on the distance.

Can I buy EasyCard at Taoyuan Airport?

Taoyuan Airport

You could also order an Easycard from Klook and pick it up at either airport terminal (see SIM Card Klook section for locations). These can also be purchased with either NT$200 or NT$400 credit included.

Can I use EasyCard in Kaohsiung?

You can interchangeably use either card in both Taipei and Kaohsiung. If you are in Kaohsiung, you can purchase and recharge both iPass and Easy Card at any convenience stores, including 7-Eleven and Family Mart. ... So if you have an Easy Card, you will have to go to the convenient stores to charge your card.

Is taxi cheap in Taiwan?

The convenience of taxi services in Taiwan makes it one of the best in the world. ... Taxis are expensive in comparison to public transit, but are cheap when compared to taxis in the rest of the world. The taxi fare in most parts of Taipei is generally the same, except for suburb or mountain areas.

What is the best way to travel around Taiwan?

The best way to cover large distances along the west coast of the island is the Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR/HSR) which is equivalent to Japan's bullet train. At a top speed of 300 km/h, you can get from Taipei to Kaohsiung in just over 1.5 hours.

Is it easy to get around Taiwan?

Getting around in Taiwan can be ultra-convenient or infinitely frustrating, depending on where you are and what the weather is like. Efficient trains, a vast network of buses and a plethora of domestic flights are available, while ferries connect the offshore islands.

How do I register for EasyCard?

You can apply through the EasyCard Corporation's registration application website, EasyCard app “Easy Wallet,” or provide a photocopy of relevant documentation to the EasyCard Customer Service Center to get an application form for registration.

How do I check my EasyCard balance?

How to Check the Remaining Balance / Status of Telenor Easy Card? In order to get the maximum out of this offer, one needs to check the remaining MBs, minutes and SMS. One can check the remaining resources free of cost by dialling *123#.

How do I register my yoyo card in Taiwan?

How to Use Taiwan's Youbikes in 8 Steps

1. Prepare a credit card or an EasyCard.
2. Register your EasyCard.
3. Find a Ubike Station.
4. 4a. Go to a Youbike Kiosk.
5. 4b. Register online.
6. Pick your iron horse.
7. Check out your Bike.
8. Keep you and your bike safe.