Holiday Second Day: 15 Provincial Highway Sections Prone to Congestion; Highway Bureau Encourages Public Transport
On the second day of the Labor Day holiday, 15 provincial highway sections in Taiwan, including the Wanli-Dawulun section of Provincial Highway 2, are expected to experience traffic congestion. The Highway Bureau is promoting public transportation by offering national highway bus discounts (85% off, up to 60% off with TPASS 2.0) to encourage usage.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, May 2nd) Today marks the second day of the Labor Day holiday. The Highway Bureau stated that 15 provincial highway sections, including both directions of Provincial Highway 2's Wanli-Dawulun section, are expected to be congested. During the holiday, national highway buses offer an 85% discount, and if combined with TPASS 2.0 rewards, the discount can go up to 60% off, encouraging the public to use mass transit.
This year's Labor Day holiday runs for three days from May 1st to 3rd. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that some provincial highway sections experienced heavy traffic or congestion yesterday, including Provincial Highway 1's Fangliao-Fangshan, Provincial Highway 2's Bali-Guandu Bridge, Wanli-Dawulun, Fulong-Longmen Bridge, Provincial Highway 18's Alishan section, Provincial Highway 61's Fengbiwei-Nanliao, Zhunan, Longjing to Zhongzhang Bridge, Provincial Highway 62's Qidu-Anle, Provincial Highway 65's Tucheng connecting National Highway 3, Provincial Highway 74's Chenggong-Kuaiguan, Dali 2-Wufeng, Provincial Highway 86's Guanmiao Interchange, and Provincial Highway 88's Fengshan-Wujia.
The Highway Bureau reminds the public to be aware of holiday traffic on the second day, with expected congested sections today including both directions of Provincial Highway 2's Wanli-Dawulun, the Fulong section westbound, both directions of Provincial Highway 2 and 2B's Guandu-Tamsui, both directions of Provincial Highway 3's Gukeng-Meishan, both directions of Provincial Highway 9A's Xindian-Wulai, and both directions of Provincial Highway 18 connecting National Highway 3's Zhongpu Interchange.
Other expected congested sections include Provincial Highway 21's Sun Moon Lake section southbound, both directions of Provincial Highway 61's Fengbi-Xiangshan, the Zhongzhang Bridge section northbound, Provincial Highway 64 connecting National Highway 3's Zhonghe Interchange eastbound, Provincial Highway 65 connecting National Highway 3's Tucheng Interchange southbound, Provincial Highway 74's Kuaiguan section westbound, both directions of the Wufeng section, Provincial Highway 86's Guiren Interchange eastbound, and both directions of the Rende System section.
The Highway Bureau suggests that road users can check traffic conditions on the Highway Bureau's website or download the "Happy Highway" App before heading out to avoid congested sections and times.
Regarding highway buses, according to Highway Bureau statistics, a total of 5,609 services were operated yesterday in western national highway buses, transporting 112,569 people.
To facilitate public travel needs for returning home and going out, the Highway Bureau stated that it has requested bus operators to prepare sufficient capacity and flexibly add services during this holiday period, and to ensure the safety of personnel and vehicles.
The Highway Bureau 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 offers are combined, a maximum discount of 60% can be enjoyed. If there is a need for holiday travel, it is still recommended to use public transportation. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, May 2nd) Today marks the second day of the Labor Day holiday. The Highway Bureau stated that 15 provincial highway sections, including both directions of Provincial Highway 2's Wanli-Dawulun section, are expected to be congested. During the holiday, national highway buses offer an 85% discount, and if combined with TPASS 2.0 rewards, the discount can go up to 60% off, encouraging the public to use mass transit.
This year's Labor Day holiday runs for three days from May 1st to 3rd. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that some provincial highway sections experienced heavy traffic or congestion yesterday, including Provincial Highway 1's Fangliao-Fangshan, Provincial Highway 2's Bali-Guandu Bridge, Wanli-Dawulun, Fulong-Longmen Bridge, Provincial Highway 18's Alishan section, Provincial Highway 61's Fengbiwei-Nanliao, Zhunan, Longjing to Zhongzhang Bridge, Provincial Highway 62's Qidu-Anle, Provincial Highway 65's Tucheng connecting National Highway 3, Provincial Highway 74's Chenggong-Kuaiguan, Dali 2-Wufeng, Provincial Highway 86's Guanmiao Interchange, and Provincial Highway 88's Fengshan-Wujia.
The Highway Bureau reminds the public to be aware of holiday traffic on the second day, with expected congested sections today including both directions of Provincial Highway 2's Wanli-Dawulun, the Fulong section westbound, both directions of Provincial Highway 2 and 2B's Guandu-Tamsui, both directions of Provincial Highway 3's Gukeng-Meishan, both directions of Provincial Highway 9A's Xindian-Wulai, and both directions of Provincial Highway 18 connecting National Highway 3's Zhongpu Interchange.
Other expected congested sections include Provincial Highway 21's Sun Moon Lake section southbound, both directions of Provincial Highway 61's Fengbi-Xiangshan, the Zhongzhang Bridge section northbound, Provincial Highway 64 connecting National Highway 3's Zhonghe Interchange eastbound, Provincial Highway 65 connecting National Highway 3's Tucheng Interchange southbound, Provincial Highway 74's Kuaiguan section westbound, both directions of the Wufeng section, Provincial Highway 86's Guiren Interchange eastbound, and both directions of the Rende System section.
The Highway Bureau suggests that road users can check traffic conditions on the Highway Bureau's website or download the "Happy Highway" App before heading out to avoid congested sections and times.
Regarding highway buses, according to Highway Bureau statistics, a total of 5,609 services were operated yesterday in western national highway buses, transporting 112,569 people.
To facilitate public travel needs for returning home and going out, the Highway Bureau stated that it has requested bus operators to prepare sufficient capacity and flexibly add services during this holiday period, and to ensure the safety of personnel and vehicles.
The Highway Bureau 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 offers are combined, a maximum discount of 60% can be enjoyed. If there is a need for holiday travel, it is still recommended to use public transportation. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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