Taxi 6,000 NTD Fuel Subsidy Opens for Application on May 20, Usable Until Year-End
To stabilize public transport prices, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will launch a taxi fuel subsidy plan on May 20, offering up to 6,000 NTD in discounts via CPC.
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(CNA Reporters Lai Yu-chen, Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 23rd) To maintain stable public transport prices, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) plans to launch a taxi fuel subsidy scheme on May 20. The first wave will partner with CPC Corporation. Eligible taxi drivers can apply for a "Taxi Discount Card" or use their existing cards to enjoy a discount of 5 NTD per liter, up to a maximum of 6,000 NTD, which can be used until the end of the year.
As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, the Executive Yuan has successively approved measures to stabilize livelihood prices. The Executive Yuan Council today passed three new support measures: 1. Freezing the prices of natural gas and bottled gas for residential use in May; 2. The taxi fuel subsidy scheme; 3. Subsidies for distant-water fisheries.
The Executive Yuan Council has confirmed the freeze on natural gas and bottled gas prices for residential use in May. As for natural gas prices for the electricity and industrial sectors, discussions are expected next week depending on natural gas prices.
Regarding the taxi fuel subsidy scheme, the subsidy targets approximately 90,000 legally registered taxis nationwide (excluding pure electric vehicles). Each vehicle will receive a discount of 5 NTD per liter when refueling, up to a maximum of 6,000 NTD. Drivers can apply from May 20 to the end of August, and the validity period is until December 31 of this year. The first wave of this scheme partners with CPC Corporation; eligible drivers can apply for a "Taxi Discount Card" or register with their existing cards to enjoy the fuel discount.
MOTC Minister Chen Shih-kai explained at a post-council press conference that the funding for the taxi fuel subsidy scheme will be primarily covered by the budget of the public transportation plan. If the plan expands in the future, the overall budget will be reviewed by the Executive Yuan.
He also emphasized that the taxi fuel subsidy scheme is designed to stabilize overall domestic public transportation prices, preventing groups affected by energy prices from being further impacted by fare and freight rate changes. Regarding other public transport, the Executive Yuan has instructed to maintain stable fares for domestic land, sea, and air transport, adopting methods such as differential subsidies and fuel price discounts to help highway passenger transport, domestic shipping, and aviation operators cope with fuel price fluctuations.
When asked by the media if there are plans to subsidize international aviation, Chen said that if countries subsidize international aviation, it is usually to attract international flights for tourism needs. However, the government will respect market conditions regarding fuel prices and will not do so.
In addition, marine fuel prices have doubled compared to before the Middle East conflict. Therefore, the government will launch a subsidy of 1.2 million to 3.5 million NTD per vessel for distant-water fisheries, or 800,000 to 2 million NTD for port replenishment, offering operators a choice of two options. As for coastal fisheries, the government will closely monitor whether the price of marine fuel exceeds the peak in 2013 of 21,565 NTD per kiloliter. If it does, a subsidy of 1,000 NTD per kiloliter will be provided.
As to whether the central government's livelihood price stabilization measures will be funded through special budgets or additional budgets, Executive Yuan Spokesperson Li Hui-chih emphasized at the post-council press conference that the overall funding sources are still being consolidated and will be explained to the public in due course. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150423
(CNA Reporters Lai Yu-chen, Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 23rd) To maintain stable public transport prices, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) plans to launch a taxi fuel subsidy scheme on May 20. The first wave will partner with CPC Corporation. Eligible taxi drivers can apply for a "Taxi Discount Card" or use their existing cards to enjoy a discount of 5 NTD per liter, up to a maximum of 6,000 NTD, which can be used until the end of the year.
As the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve, the Executive Yuan has successively approved measures to stabilize livelihood prices. The Executive Yuan Council today passed three new support measures: 1. Freezing the prices of natural gas and bottled gas for residential use in May; 2. The taxi fuel subsidy scheme; 3. Subsidies for distant-water fisheries.
The Executive Yuan Council has confirmed the freeze on natural gas and bottled gas prices for residential use in May. As for natural gas prices for the electricity and industrial sectors, discussions are expected next week depending on natural gas prices.
Regarding the taxi fuel subsidy scheme, the subsidy targets approximately 90,000 legally registered taxis nationwide (excluding pure electric vehicles). Each vehicle will receive a discount of 5 NTD per liter when refueling, up to a maximum of 6,000 NTD. Drivers can apply from May 20 to the end of August, and the validity period is until December 31 of this year. The first wave of this scheme partners with CPC Corporation; eligible drivers can apply for a "Taxi Discount Card" or register with their existing cards to enjoy the fuel discount.
MOTC Minister Chen Shih-kai explained at a post-council press conference that the funding for the taxi fuel subsidy scheme will be primarily covered by the budget of the public transportation plan. If the plan expands in the future, the overall budget will be reviewed by the Executive Yuan.
He also emphasized that the taxi fuel subsidy scheme is designed to stabilize overall domestic public transportation prices, preventing groups affected by energy prices from being further impacted by fare and freight rate changes. Regarding other public transport, the Executive Yuan has instructed to maintain stable fares for domestic land, sea, and air transport, adopting methods such as differential subsidies and fuel price discounts to help highway passenger transport, domestic shipping, and aviation operators cope with fuel price fluctuations.
When asked by the media if there are plans to subsidize international aviation, Chen said that if countries subsidize international aviation, it is usually to attract international flights for tourism needs. However, the government will respect market conditions regarding fuel prices and will not do so.
In addition, marine fuel prices have doubled compared to before the Middle East conflict. Therefore, the government will launch a subsidy of 1.2 million to 3.5 million NTD per vessel for distant-water fisheries, or 800,000 to 2 million NTD for port replenishment, offering operators a choice of two options. As for coastal fisheries, the government will closely monitor whether the price of marine fuel exceeds the peak in 2013 of 21,565 NTD per kiloliter. If it does, a subsidy of 1,000 NTD per kiloliter will be provided.
As to whether the central government's livelihood price stabilization measures will be funded through special budgets or additional budgets, Executive Yuan Spokesperson Li Hui-chih emphasized at the post-council press conference that the overall funding sources are still being consolidated and will be explained to the public in due course. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150423