In response to Lvying’s proposed 1,200 yuan monthly traffic ticket for Beibei Jitao during the election period, New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi said in an interview that he supports the phased implementation of 1,280 yuan.

(Photo by reporter Lai Xiaotong)

[Reporter Lai Xiaotong/New Taipei Report] New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi mentioned in his inaugural speech yesterday that different opinions from all walks of life during the election process will be humbly accepted, including the political opinions put forward by DPP opponent Lin Jialong.

In response to the Green Camp's policy of "1,200 yuan transportation pass for Beibeijitao" during the election campaign, New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi said today that he supports the phased implementation of the 1,280 yuan monthly pass for Shuangbei. The new head of the city communicates and coordinates.

Hou Youyi attended the opening ceremony of the New Taipei City Public Care Center for the Elderly today and was interviewed. During his previous term of office, he had coordinated with Taoyuan City on the airport MRT route and hoped to include the 1,280 yuan monthly ticket plan. He encountered some difficulties. During the election process this time, Everyone brought it up for discussion again, and the price was lower at 1,200 yuan, which also won the support of the central government. He believes that the policy needs to be discussed carefully, because it involves the implementation stage, method, and distribution pattern. It cannot be resolved in one sentence, but must be planned in detail.

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Hou Youyi said that he supports the phased implementation and implementation of the 1,280 yuan monthly pass, and will work side by side with the central government to allow the people to enjoy the greatest benefits, improve the convenience of transportation, and make the people happier when using it.

When asked if you are stuck with funding issues?

Hou Youyi said frankly that funding is also one of the links. The New Taipei City Government, the central government, and the counties and cities in North and North Kitao must plan in detail. As long as the direction is clarified quickly and the implementation method is prepared, it can start to promote.

He emphasized that the North and North Kitao are supposed to share the common good, and to work together with the central government to seek better welfare for the people is the responsibility of the city government. The Bureau, the MRT Bureau and other relevant units will cooperate to formulate the implementation details. After the new head of Beibei Jitao takes office, he will communicate and coordinate again.

At present, the 1,280 yuan traffic monthly pass is limited to the buses and MRTs in Taipei City and New Taipei City. Taoyuan City and Keelung City have not yet been included. The New Taipei City Government hopes to expand the North and North Kitao to jointly promote the commuting convenience of the public.