Transport

While being in Taiwan there is three ways to legally drive a motor vehicle, namely;
- International Driver’s License
- Taiwan Driver’s License
- A national driver’s license from your home country can only be used if you have an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and your home country has a reciprocal agreement with Taiwan.

Visitors with international licenses may drive a car in Taiwan. However, for those who are not familiar with the road conditions, it is recommended to rent a car with driver.

Major cities have an abundance of taxis. Charges are NT$70 for the first 1.5km and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. An additional NT$5 is charged for every two minutes of waiting, and a 20% surcharge is added to fares between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., NT$10 dollars tip needed for cab dispatched by phone and for luggage placed in taxi trunk.

Taiwan has a fast growing economy and over the years, the need for the establishment of more efficient means of transport has increased. Taiwan encompasses all the major forms of transportation used around the world and this article focuses on the advancements of Taiwan transportation systems.

You can get anywhere by scooter alone within the main island. Many rental and service places such as FAST in Taichung Foreigner Assistance Services Taiwan