Provincial Highways Expected to Be Congested at 7 Sections This Afternoon, National Highway Buses Offer Up to 40% Off with TPASS
Seven sections of provincial highways are expected to be congested this afternoon, the first day of the Labor Day holiday. The Directorate General of Highways recommends using public transportation, with national highway buses offering an 85% discount, and up to a 60% discount when combined with TPASS 2.0 cashback. This aims to ease traffic congestion and promote public transport use during the holiday.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 1st) Today marks the first day of the Labor Day holiday. The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) predicts that seven sections of provincial highways will be prone to congestion this afternoon, including the westbound section of Provincial Highway 74 in Wufeng. The public is encouraged to use public transportation, with national highway buses offering an 85% discount during this holiday. If combined with TPASS 2.0 cashback, a maximum of 60% off can be enjoyed.
This year's Labor Day holiday runs for three days, from today until the 3rd.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Directorate General of Highways issued a press release today stating that as of 9 AM, traffic flow on all provincial highways was smooth. Congestion is expected in the afternoon in sections including Provincial Highway 61 from Fengbi to Xiangshan and the Zhongzhang Bridge, which are major intercity roads.
Other sections expected to see temporary traffic flow include Provincial Highway 64 connecting to National Highway 3 at Tucheng Interchange, the westbound section of Provincial Highway 74 in Wufeng, Provincial Highway 18 connecting to National Highway 3 at Zhongpu Interchange, the eastbound section of Provincial Highway 86 at Guiren Interchange, and the Rende System.
The DGH advises road users to check traffic conditions on the DGH website or download the 'Happy Highway' App before heading out to avoid congested sections and times.
To facilitate citizens' travel needs for returning home and going out, the DGH stated that it has requested bus operators to prepare sufficient capacity during the Labor Day holiday and to implement personnel and vehicle safety preparations.
The DGH pointed out that this holiday also offers an 85% discount on national highway buses. Additionally, TPASS 2.0 members can enjoy a 15% cashback for 2 to 3 rides in the current month, and a 30% cashback for 4 or more rides. When these two discounts are combined, a maximum of 60% off can be enjoyed. The DGH still recommends using public transportation for those with holiday travel needs. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 1st) Today marks the first day of the Labor Day holiday. The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) predicts that seven sections of provincial highways will be prone to congestion this afternoon, including the westbound section of Provincial Highway 74 in Wufeng. The public is encouraged to use public transportation, with national highway buses offering an 85% discount during this holiday. If combined with TPASS 2.0 cashback, a maximum of 60% off can be enjoyed.
This year's Labor Day holiday runs for three days, from today until the 3rd.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Directorate General of Highways issued a press release today stating that as of 9 AM, traffic flow on all provincial highways was smooth. Congestion is expected in the afternoon in sections including Provincial Highway 61 from Fengbi to Xiangshan and the Zhongzhang Bridge, which are major intercity roads.
Other sections expected to see temporary traffic flow include Provincial Highway 64 connecting to National Highway 3 at Tucheng Interchange, the westbound section of Provincial Highway 74 in Wufeng, Provincial Highway 18 connecting to National Highway 3 at Zhongpu Interchange, the eastbound section of Provincial Highway 86 at Guiren Interchange, and the Rende System.
The DGH advises road users to check traffic conditions on the DGH website or download the 'Happy Highway' App before heading out to avoid congested sections and times.
To facilitate citizens' travel needs for returning home and going out, the DGH stated that it has requested bus operators to prepare sufficient capacity during the Labor Day holiday and to implement personnel and vehicle safety preparations.
The DGH pointed out that this holiday also offers an 85% discount on national highway buses. Additionally, TPASS 2.0 members can enjoy a 15% cashback for 2 to 3 rides in the current month, and a 30% cashback for 4 or more rides. When these two discounts are combined, a maximum of 60% off can be enjoyed. The DGH still recommends using public transportation for those with holiday travel needs. (Edited by Kuan Chung-wei) 1150501
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