Changhua residents want Taichung's NT$299 unlimited monthly pass; Chen Su-yueh responds

Residents of Changhua County are expressing strong desires for a more affordable public transportation option, drawing comparisons to Taichung's popular NT$299 monthly pass. The current situation has created a disparity, with Changhua commuters feeling disadvantaged. Legislator Chen Su-yueh, a candidate for Changhua County magistrate from the Democratic Progressive Party, proposed a cross-county TPASS plan for Changhua residents priced at NT$699. However, this has spurred further demands from the public for a local, non-regional monthly pass to be reduced from its current NT$699 to NT$299, matching Taichung's offering. Commuters argue that paying the same price for a cross-county pass that covers a wider area (Taichung, Changhua, Nantou, Miaoli) while a local pass within Changhua County remains at NT$699 is illogical and unfair. They believe a local pass should be significantly cheaper, especially if the cross-county option is reduced. Chen Su-yueh acknowledged the public's concerns, stating that if elected county magistrate, she would conduct a "rolling review" of the proposal, considering both the county's financial resources and public sentiment. The demand highlights a growing need for equitable and affordable public transport solutions across regions.