[Reporter Lu Xianxiu/Report from Keelung] In response to complaints that Keelung-Nangang 9026 passenger traffic could not be evacuated in a timely manner during peak hours, in addition to the Highway Administration asking other passenger transport operators to provide support, the Keelung City Government will start a pilot free connection to Anlebadu on the 23rd Shuttle, to send commuters to Badu Railway Station to transfer to Taiwan Railway No. 109 Ziqiang. The city government believes that the effect is good, and the free shuttle bus will be extended to June 30th. The public is invited to make more use of it.

Good effect, convenient for commuters to transfer

According to the Municipal Transportation Department, the Anle Badu free direct shuttle bus departs twice a day at 7:50 am and 7:15 am on weekdays from National Xincheng Station, and stops along the way at Tianjiao Community, Leli Sanjiekou, Women and Children Center, Chang Gung Hospital, Ziqiang Qiaotou, Fujingtianxia Station to Badou Railway Station.

People can take the No. 109 Ziqiang Bus at 7:43 at Taiwan Railway Badu Station, arrive at Nangang Station at 8:00, and arrive at Taipei Station at 8:10.

Wang Zhenhong, director of traffic, said that the waiting time for passenger transport on the national highway is longer during peak hours on weekdays, and the expressway is prone to congestion. After taking the free shuttle bus to Badu Station, transfer to the direct train of Taiwan Railway to Nangang Station or Taipei Station , can reduce commuting time for the public.

If it is combined with the Beibeijitao 1200 commuter pass that is expected to go on the road in July, it can also save citizens' commuting costs.

The public hearing of Keyjet will be held at the end of April at the earliest

In addition, Mayor Xie Guoliang led the heads of relevant bureaus and departments to the Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Communications yesterday to participate in the "Keelung MRT Planning Progress and Follow-up Promotion Meeting". The Railway Bureau stated that it is expected to hold a public hearing from the end of April to early May. The central government is still discussing how to extend the repayment period for apportionment of funds.

Xie Guoliang still asked the Executive Yuan and the Ministry of Communications to consider the financial difficulties of Keelung City yesterday, hoping to extend the funding period. However, during the meeting, the Railway Bureau still asked Keelung City to bear 53.

800 million, and it does not include the appreciation of land costs in recent years and the increase in construction prices during subsequent construction. Communication and coordination will continue.