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The bright red double-decker bus features illustrations of famous Taipei landmarks. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The Taipei double-decker buses operate on two lines—Red and Blue—currently totaling eight vehicles. Each line runs every 40 minutes, circling through old city areas including Taipei Main Station, Beimen, Ximen, and Jhongshan Gate. The Blue Line detours via Zhongshan North Road to reach the National Palace Museum, while the Red Line travels along Xinyi Road to Taipei 101 before returning via Zhongxiao East Road. Virtually the entire route covers major Taipei tourist hotspots.
The launch of the Taipei City double-decker bus was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Minister of Transportation and Communications Hochen Tan and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, among others. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The Red Line reaches attractions such as the Ximending Red House, the Riverside Night Market, Taipei 101, the Vieshow Cinema in Xinyi, the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and the Huashan 1914 Creative Park. The Blue Line stops at the Taipei Expo Park, Shilin Night Market, Shilin Official Residence, and the National Palace Museum.
Exterior view of the Taipei City double-decker bus. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The fare is NT$300 per person, and passengers can hop on and off freely within a 4-hour period. Flexible ticket options include day passes, night passes, one-day tickets, and two-day tickets.
Onboard service staff of the Taipei City double-decker bus. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The open-air upper deck of the Taipei City double-decker bus. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
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