Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Details Seven Key Childcare Initiatives

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an detailed seven significant pro-childcare and family-friendly policies during a press conference on June 24, emphasizing their positive impact on residents. His administration has focused on easing the burden for families with young children through various initiatives.

Among the highlighted policies are the "Good Pregnancy" taxi service, which has been upgraded and now partners with Uber, boasting the largest fleet of vehicles equipped with safety seats nationwide. Additionally, the city prioritizes families with young children for public housing, a model that has since been adopted by national and other local governments.

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Since taking office, we have expanded temporary childcare locations from 4 to 45, and will launch the nation's first temporary childcare voucher.

Other measures include providing free milk for newborns, free school lunches, and free public daycare for second-born children. The city is also set to open a dedicated women's and children's hospital in June and offers reduced working hours for parents without salary reduction, a policy the central government is also considering.

Chiang's administration has also expanded temporary childcare services, increasing locations from four to 45, and plans to introduce a new voucher system for temporary care. These efforts aim to provide practical support and reduce financial strain on families, responding to a new childcare proposal put forth by rival candidate Shen Po-yang.

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The 'Good Pregnancy' taxi service was launched in my first year in office and has been upgraded this year, becoming the first city in the nation to sign a contract with Uber.