Kaohsiung MRT sets new ridership record, daily average exceeds 200,000

Kaohsiung MRT has achieved a historic milestone, breaking the 200,000 daily passenger mark for the first time in the first half of 2026. The system recorded an average of 201,302 passengers per day, surpassing the 192,557 from the first half of 2025 and the 195,352 from the entire previous year.

This new record, achieved in the 18th year of operation for the Red and Orange lines, has significantly boosted the morale of the Kaohsiung MRT team. The first quarter of 2026 saw an average of 205,300 daily passengers, maintaining levels seen in previous first quarters, partly due to the Lunar New Year holiday rush.

The top three busiest stations remain unchanged: R16 Zuoying Station, R11 Kaohsiung Main Station, and R14 Dome Station. Notably, R16 Zuoying Station, the perennial leader, exceeded 20,000 daily passengers, reaching 20,573.

Kaohsiung MRT attributes this growth to various factors, including extensive city government events during holidays, the sustained impact of concert economics, increased commuter traffic driven by industrial transformation, and the success of MRT-affiliated commercial spaces. With these positive trends continuing, Kaohsiung MRT is optimistic about setting further records throughout the year and expresses gratitude for the support from citizens and visitors.