Department of Sports, Taipei City Government

Taipei City continues promoting low-carbon transportation in pursuit of its vision of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Since taking office, Mayor Chiang Wan-an fulfilled a key campaign promise by launching the YouBike first 30 minutes free policy on February 28, 2024. Public bicycles quickly became one of the most convenient and widely used transport options, laying an important foundation for green mobility in Taipei.

Usage surged after the free policy began. Daily rentals jumped from 126,000 to 199,000 trips, an increase of 58 percent. Data shows total rides exceeded 100 million within a year and a half, while cumulative riding distance surpassed 400 million kilometers in August 2025. More than 200,000 people now use YouBike daily, supporting travel within Taipei and regional commuting across Keelung, New Taipei, and Taoyuan. Surveys show overall public satisfaction with YouBike has reached 96 percent.

City investments over the past three years expanded system capacity to meet rising demand. Taipei now operates 1,710 rental stations with 24,744 bicycles, and average station spacing has been reduced to around 150 meters. Most users can access a bike within a three-minute walk. Plans aim to reach 2,000 stations and 27,500 bicycles by 2026, making public bikes more accessible while solving last-mile transportation needs.

Taipei also leads Taiwan in transportation technology and innovation. Electric-assist YouBike 2.0E bicycles launched together with New Taipei City in August 2024. National Taiwan University introduced Taiwan’s first electric micro-dispatch vehicle in 2025, improving campus bike redistribution efficiency and demonstrating Taipei’s innovation in traffic management.

The city also promotes ESG values through cooperation with private companies in Neihu Technology Park. Hung Ming Construction and Yako Company supported green transportation by donating bike stations and bicycles. Retired YouBike 1.0 bicycles were also donated to Saint Kitts and Nevis, giving old bikes new value through international cooperation.

Mayor Chiang noted that free rides, service expansion, technology innovation, safety improvements, and international cooperation have significantly upgraded Taipei’s public bicycle system. The city will continue improving riding environments while building a safer, more convenient, and sustainable transportation network for a net-zero future.