Li Kunze, a legislator of the Democratic Progressive Party, questioned the Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee today (5th), pointing out that the process of the Ministry of Transportation's management of micro-electric two-wheelers (micro-trams) is complicated and the publicity is insufficient.

(Photo by reporter Chen Xinyu)

[Reporter Chen Xinyu/Taipei Report] Taiwan's 450,000 miniature electric two-wheeled vehicles (micro-cars) will be listed and managed on November 30. New and old vehicles must be licensed and insured for compulsory insurance. As of last Friday, only 1,622 used vehicles were listed. The conversion accounts for about 0.3% of the vehicles in use, and nearly 10% of the unqualified applications for old vehicles are as high as 10%. Li Kunze, a legislator of the Democratic Progressive Party, pointed out that the process is complicated, and the public reported that they could not find the original factory certificate and that there was a window of time before the insurance took effect. And other issues.

The Ministry of Communications promised to discuss with dealers and lower the threshold for point-to-point services in rural areas from 30 people to just 10 people to apply.

Li Kunze questioned the Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee today (5th), pointing out that most of the micro-tram users are foreign migrant workers and elders, but the application process is complicated and the publicity is insufficient.

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According to statistics from the General Administration of Highways, from November 30 to last Friday, December 2, there were only 1,778 listings for old cars plus new cars, 1,622 used cars, and about 201 old cars that were unqualified.

Li Kunze said that the proportion of unqualified items included 137 lack of source certificates (67.82%), followed by 48 items (23%) related to car modification, including speed limit and lighting, and the total unqualified rate in the first three days was about 12%. Request a review of the process.

Li Kunze said that to apply for the management of existing micro-trams, you must show the vehicle’s factory certificate or the customs’ import tax payment certificate, but the documents may not be found after a long time; after the public has completed the insurance, they can only receive the license after inspection, and the insurance is calculated on the date of licensing , if an accident occurs during the vacancy period, the payment cannot be made.

In addition, the application must be checked, and the license can only be listed after a deadline has been improved. Although it is possible to apply for on-site service, many remote villages cannot meet the conditions for more than 30 vehicles on-site service.

Wang Guocai promised that the point-to-point service in remote areas can be handled on a case-by-case basis, and even if there are only a few vehicles, he will send personnel to the point of assistance.

Lin Fushan, Director of Road Administration of the Ministry of Communications, said that many micro-tram dealers or operators have closed their businesses and factories, so consumers cannot obtain certificates. Therefore, in cooperation with the association and 178 dealers across the country, they will also discuss with the General Administration of Highways to assist the public. .

According to statistics from the General Administration of Highways of the Ministry of Communications, there are 650,000 mini electric two-wheel vehicles (micro trams) in Taiwan, and 450,000 medium and micro trams are used. The counties and cities that use the most micro trams are counties and cities with more industrial areas such as Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Chiayi. .

In addition, the General Administration of Highways requires migrant workers to submit a letter of consent from their employer before buying a micro-car. Times Power legislator Qiu Xianzhi criticized it as discrimination. The General Administration of Highways said that it will invite relevant ministries to discuss it before this Friday (9th).

The General Administration of Highways stated that there is a buffer period of 2 years for old cars that have been purchased and put on the road before taking over on November 30, and there will be no penalty for re-attaching license plates and purchasing insurance before November 29, 2024. From the 30th to the end of next year, the license and license fees of 450 yuan can be exempted.

The micro-tram license fee is 300 yuan for one plate and 150 yuan for a business license.

Li Kunze, a legislator of the Democratic Progressive Party, questioned the Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee today (5th), pointing out that the process of the Ministry of Transportation's management of micro-electric two-wheelers (micro-trams) is complicated and the publicity is insufficient.

(Photo by reporter Chen Xinyu)