New MRT Station Attracts over 85,000 Users during First Week of Operation
To celebrate the opening of MRT Dingpu Station, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) is allowing passengers using EasyCard to travel for free between the new stop and MRT Yongning Station. The discount will last until August 5.
The discount is applicable for passengers entering or exiting MRT Dingpu Station using EasyCard. The fare waiver applies only to the distance traveled between MRT Dingpu Station and Yonging Station; standard fare will be charged for travel on other sections of the MRT line.
Furthermore, passengers using EasyCard can also enjoy transfer discount when transferring between MRT and bus within the one-hour limit. Exception applies for travelers who transfer from bus to MRT, where the fare for the travel on MRT is already NT$0.
Since the opening of the new facility on July 6, TRTC reported that as of July 12, over 85,000 people have accessed the station.
In addition, the parking lot for park-and-ride passengers at MRT Dingpu Station is also open for business starting July 6. The facility boasts 77 parking spaces for cars, as well as 298 spaces for motorcycles and scooters. Different types of monthly pass to the parking lot is also available.
For more information, please contact TRTC by calling the 24-hour service hotline (TEL: 02-218-12345) or the 1999 Citizen Hotline. Details are also available at the Chinese website of the company (http://www.metro.taipei).


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