Southern Taiwan TPASS Makes Cross-Border Travel More Convenient: Easy Access to Chiayi County with a Commuter Pass
With the growing popularity of the Public Transport Commuter Pass (TPASS), transportation in Southern Taiwan has become more convenient. Now, holders of the "Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung TPASS" can not only travel freely between the three cities of Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung but also utilize the cross-border routes of Tainan City Bus to easily reach neighboring Chiayi County.
Based on actual travel experience, commuters can use this pass to travel between Kaohsiung and Yizhu Township in Chiayi County. The journey can begin in downtown Kaohsiung by taking a bus or the MRT to Kaohsiung Station, then transferring to a Taiwan Railways train to reach Xinying Station in Tainan. Upon arriving at Xinying, passengers can transfer to specific cross-border routes of Tainan City Bus to successfully reach their destination in Chiayi County.
This method of travel fully utilizes the cost-saving features of the TPASS. Since the pass covers the entire Tainan City bus system, passengers do not need to pay extra fares even if the bus destination is within Chiayi County, as long as the route belongs to the Tainan City Bus network. This saves significant transportation costs for those who need to commute or visit relatives across county lines.
By making good use of Tainan City Bus's cross-border services, residents of the Tainan-Kaohsiung-Pingtung region have more affordable options when planning weekend trips or returning home. This service not only strengthens the connection between southern counties but also makes cross-regional public transportation more user-friendly and convenient, encouraging more people to leave their private vehicles behind and switch to public transit.