Shared Scooters and Cars in Taipei: WeMo, GoShare, iRent

When renting shared mobility across Taipei and New Taipei, shared scooters (WeMo, GoShare, iRent) utilize a billing structure featuring fixed initial base fares for the first 6 minutes (approx. NT$15 to NT$30), followed by NT$2.5 to NT$3 per minute from the 7th minute onwards; shared cars (iRent) bill via hourly rates starting at approx. NT$115 plus mileage fees and eTag tolls. Vehicles must be returned strictly to designated public roadside parking stalls or affiliated parking lots within operational zones.

Important Reminder: While shared scooters and cars can travel outside service boundaries (such as Yangmingshan or neighboring counties), ending rentals requires vehicle GPS positions to reside inside highlighted app operational boundaries. Parking on red or yellow lines, freight berths, taxi stands, or private unaffiliated lots triggers towing and vehicle repositioning fines ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars!

Comparing Taipei Shared Scooters: WeMo, GoShare, and iRent

Registering for WeMo, GoShare, or iRent requires a valid Taiwanese driver license, national ID, and credit/debit card, verified via real-time facial recognition:

Comparison Feature	WeMo Scooter	GoShare	iRent Shared Scooter
Primary Fleet and License Class	Kymco Candy 3.0 (light scooter, green plate) / SuperNEX swappable models (ordinary heavy motorcycle, white plate).	Gogoro VIVA (green plate) / Gogoro 2, JEGO, VIVA MIX (white plate heavy motorcycle).	Kymco Many 110 EV (white plate ordinary heavy motorcycle license required).
Standard Pay-Per-Minute Rates	First 6 minutes NT$15 to NT$20; NT$2.5 to NT$3/min thereafter (youth discounts for riders under 24).	Green plate: NT$20 for first 6 mins, then NT$3/min; White plate: NT$30 for first 6 mins, then NT$3/min.	First 6 minutes NT$15 to NT$20; NT$2.5 to NT$3/min thereafter.
Rental Packages and Subscriptions	Hourly passes, daily rental plans, and WeMo PASS monthly subscription perks.	Daily rates, rider challenge reward credits, and battery swapping bonus credits.	Shareable hourly passes and cross-vehicle coupon discounts with iRent cars.
Damage Waiver / Peace of Mind Shield	Optional peace-of-mind damage waiver addon limits repair liability.	Integrated liability and optional deductible reduction packages.	iRent Peace of Mind Service reduces collision repair and downtime loss expenses.

Check roadside curbside marking rules in our red and yellow line parking regulations guide, lookup traffic citations via our online traffic ticket guide, and assess riding conditions with our commute weather advisor tool.

iRent Shared Cars: Station-Based vs Free-Floating Return Models

iRent operates Taiwan's largest self-service automobile rental fleet across two operational models:

Rental Architecture	Vehicle Pickup and Return Restrictions	Pricing Structure (Time + Mileage)	Peace of Mind Service Recommendation
Free-Floating Roadside Return (路邊租還)	Return to authorized public roadside metered stalls or designated lots within operational perimeters.	Hourly rates from NT$115 to NT$260 (115～260 元; weekdays approx. NT$115, weekends approx. NT$175) + NT$3.3 to NT$3.6/km mileage fee + highway eTag tolls.	Strongly recommended: an extra NT$50/hr (capped at NT$200/day) waives up to NT$10,000 collision deductible and downtime losses.
Same-Station Return (同站租還)	Must return to original contracted parking lot where rented.	Same hourly baseline, supporting advance bookings up to 2 months ahead across broader vehicle selections.	Recommended for long-distance family travel to ensure zero collision excess liability.

Parking Rules and Traffic Citation Processing Principles

Users must comply with municipal roadside parking regulations when returning shared vehicles:

Park Exclusively in Legal Public Roadside Stalls: Vehicles must be parked in white-line public parking bays (public curbside fees incurred during parked rental windows are absorbed by platforms). Never park on red or yellow lines, time-limited loading berths, or private lots.
Traffic Citations Are Borne Entirely by Renters: Red light violations, speeding, or illegal parking fines incurred during rental windows are transferred to renters via official motor vehicle office re-assignment.
Mandatory App Photos at Return: Renters must take clear photos of parked vehicle plates, parking bay lines, and surroundings within the app; failure to submit clear photos leaves renters liable for subsequent parking fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Renters Pay Curbside Parking Slips When Parking WeMo, GoShare, or iRent?

No. When returning vehicles into legal public metered roadside stalls within operational areas, platforms absorb roadside parking fees. However, private commercial lots or time-limited loading bays remain prohibited.

Can Drivers Holding Only Car Licenses Ride Shared Electric Scooters?

Yes. Drivers with automobile licenses can rent green-plate light electric scooters (such as WeMo Kymco Candy 3.0 or GoShare Gogoro VIVA). Operating white-plate heavy scooters requires an ordinary heavy motorcycle license.

What If Battery Runs Low During a Trip? Do Battery Swaps Cost Extra?

No extra fees apply. GoShare connects to Gogoro Network GoStations with bonus ride credits for swaps; WeMo and iRent offer swappable battery access at designated cabinets without extra charges.

Why Is Purchasing Peace of Mind Damage Waiver Service Essential?

Minor scrapes on shared vehicles can incur repair bills and administrative downtime losses (business interruption fees). Damage waivers cap deductibles at NT$0, insulating renters from out-of-pocket costs.

Last updated: 2026-11-01.

Sources

New Taipei City Transportation Department: Shared Mobility Management Guidelines (verified 2026-11-01): Municipal operational standards, curbside parking regulations, and unauthorized towing protocols.
Taipei City Parking Management and Development Office: Curbside Parking Regulations (verified 2026-11-01): Shared vehicle roadside bay parking rules and time-restricted parking bay prohibitions.