Taipei City Government

In a bid to improve air quality, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) unveiled this year’s two-stroke motorcycle scrappage program and related incentives to encourage the public to replace old motorcycles with newer electrical ones.

According to the program, individuals domiciled in Taipei City who can produce emission examination records from the specific year (or within two years) of their old two-stroke motorcycle’s retirement can register for a reimbursement of NT$1,000.

Motorists who replace their old vehicles with new electrical ones will receive up to NT$22,300 in total from incentives provided by DEP, Environmental Protection Administration, and Industrial Development Bureau.

Furthermore, individuals qualified for the two-stroke motorcycle scrappage program and who present proof indicating their low-income household status will be eligible to apply for an additional NT$10,000 in cash aid. A subsidy of up to NT$15,000 is available for those purchasing new electrical motorcycles.

There is no limit to the maximum number of applications. DEP pointed out that data from the Department of Social Welfare indicate approximately 2,500 Taipei citizens from disadvantaged families are qualified for the subsidy. These individuals will be notified by the agency on the incentive program.

To apply, download the application form at http://www.dep.gov.taipei/(Chinese). For inquiries, call 02-2720888, ext. 7246 or 7241.