Taiwan High-Speed Rail raised its fares starting October 8, with increases of up to 9.6%. To promote domestic tourism, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications and THSR jointly launched the HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass,” which not only freezes the fare increase but also offers a 25% discount, saving travelers 32% compared to purchasing THSR tickets individually. Additionally, the first 500 sets come with a complimentary “HowToTrip Identity Card” containing NT$100 in stored value. With multiple discounts, the pass helps independent travelers in Taiwan save significantly.
The HowToTrip “Orange Travel Pass” allows you to enjoy a freeze on high-speed rail fare hikes. (Image provided by Taiwan High-Speed Rail)
The Tourism Bureau explained that the “Orange Travel Pass” includes a round-trip THSR ticket (the departure and return stations must be the same), a “Green Travel Pass” that can be used to ride any of 20 HowToTrip routes, and either a Taipei MRT one-day pass or a Kaohsiung MRT one-day unlimited pass. The first 500 sets also include a complimentary “Taiwan Pass” electronic ticket (HowToTrip Identity Card) with NT$100 in stored value, making it convenient for passengers to transfer between various bus lines and handle both short- and long-distance travel in one go. For example, starting a trip from Taipei to Kenting, using the “Orange Travel Pass” to ride the THSR now saves you NT$1,030 (the post-increase fare is NT$3,260, while purchasing the “Orange Travel Pass” THSR ticket costs only NT$2,230). You can also exchange for a discounted “HowToTrip—Kenting Express” round-trip ticket to quickly travel to and from the Kenting area, and use the included “HowToTrip Identity Card” to take buses and explore various local attractions.
Netizens traveling this year have switched to using the “Taiwan Round-the-Island Travel Pass.” Among them, the “Green Travel Pass” allows you to choose from 20 HowToTrip routes, making it perfect for exploring all over Taiwan or for families and friends to share one pass for added convenience and savings. The “Blue Travel Pass,” which combines with Taiwan Railways, is convenient for international independent travelers planning multi-day trips around Taiwan, while the “Orange Travel Pass” offers up to a 31% discount on the highest high-speed rail fares.
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