Dragon Boat Festival Travel: 40% Off National Highway Buses, Up to 58% with TPASS 2.0+

Travelers in Taiwan can take advantage of significant discounts on public transportation during the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday. From June 18 to June 21, passengers can enjoy a 40% fare reduction on 85 designated national highway bus routes. This offer is further enhanced when combined with the "TPASS 2.0+ Administrative Executive Commuter Monthly Pass," potentially bringing the total discount to as much as 58%.

The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) has coordinated with bus operators to ensure sufficient capacity and proper maintenance of vehicles during the anticipated surge in travel. The holiday period, which officially begins on June 19, is expected to see a large number of people returning home or traveling for leisure.

Authorities are encouraging the public to utilize public transport to alleviate road congestion and reduce travel risks. Additionally, a transfer discount is available: passengers using the same electronic ticket to travel via Taiwan Railways, High-Speed Rail, or national highway buses can receive a free local city bus or highway bus ride within 10 hours of their main journey. Certain "Happy Bus" routes also offer free transfers, facilitating the final leg of travel for those returning home or visiting destinations.