By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
The circular light rail in Kaohsiung, which has been highly anticipated since last year, has completed its first phase with full line operation. The free trial ride offered to encourage public use will end in October, with fares starting in November. The first two months will feature a half-price promotion.
Kaohsiung Light Rail trial ends, fares begin in November (Photo / Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Bureau)
The Kaohsiung Light Rail is being constructed in two phases. Phase one includes stations C1 to C14, spanning 8.7 kilometers, passing through Dream Mall (C5), the Software and Trade Park (C6,7), the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center (C8), and ending at Hamasen Station (C14). During the October trial period, rides were free to allow the public to experience the service. The flat fare for the entire line was NT$30, and from November to December, a half-price fare of NT$15 will be applied. Using an EasyCard offers additional discounts, with plans to implement full fares starting next year.
Kaohsiung Light Rail to charge half-price fares in November–December this year, with full fares expected next year (Photo / Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Bureau)
Kaohsiung MRT route map: Phase one of the Kaohsiung Light Rail with stations C1–C14 fully operational (Photo / Kaohsiung MRT)
The first phase of the light rail runs from the Qianzhen District through the Gushan District. Construction on phase two, stations C15 to C37, has already begun, with completion of the second phase expected in 2019.
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Kaohsiung Circular Light Rail Fare Information
Flat fare of NT$30 for the entire line
Free rides from now until 2017/10/31, half-price fares from 2017/11/01 to 2017/12/31, full fares starting 2018/1/1.
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