The Mega City Pass (TPASS Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan commuter plan) costs NT$1,200 per pass, offering unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days from the date of first tap across MRT systems, light rails, city buses, designated Taiwan Railway (TRA) sectors, and highway or national freeway buses in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan; YouBike in Taipei and New Taipei offers the first 30 minutes free per ride. Currently, the pass can only be loaded onto physical EasyCard products or Android EasyCard Easy Wallet Beep Transit (嗶乘車). The following guide summarizes the "Mega City Pass Guidelines for Use" announced June 30, Year 115 (2026) and official FAQs.
Notice: Scanning transit ride codes via Easy Wallet QR code payments does not enjoy monthly pass discounts and is billed at standard fares. Taiwan Railway reserved express trains that do not sell non-reserved standing tickets (such as Puyuma, Taroko, and EMU3000) cannot be boarded. Senior cards and charity cards cannot load the Mega City Pass. Transit routes and rules are subject to adjustments based on the latest announcements from the four municipal governments and Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation.
Which Transit Modes Can You Ride? Full Coverage Overview
The Mega City Pass is jointly commissioned by Keelung City, Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Taoyuan City governments and issued by Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation under Executive Yuan public transportation enhancement programs. The scope of use includes:
| Transit Mode | Applicable Routes | Important Exceptions |
|---|
| MRT and Light Rail | All MRT and light rail lines operated by Taipei Metro and New Taipei Metro; Taoyuan Airport MRT operated by Taoyuan Metro | Special service single-journey tickets (carrying bicycles, pet strollers, or double basses) are excluded |
| City Buses | Keelung City buses, New Taipei City buses, Taipei Joint Bus system routes, and Taoyuan City buses | Detailed routes subject to municipal announcements |
| Taiwan Railway (TRA) | Western Trunk Line between Keelung and Taoyuan Xinfu stations; Yilan Line between Badu and Fulong stations; and all stations on Shen'ao and Pingxi branch lines | Both departure and arrival stations must fall within the designated perimeter; tourism, group, Taroko, Puyuma, and EMU3000 reserved trains without non-reserved standing tickets are barred |
| Highway and Freeway Buses | Designated routes and segments listed in Attachment 1 of the Guidelines for Use | Both boarding and alighting points must be within Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, or Taoyuan, otherwise the trip is billed at regular fare |
| YouBike | First 30 minutes free at stations in Taipei City and New Taipei City; first 60 minutes free at stations in Taoyuan City | YouBike 2.0E e-bikes are excluded; users must register as YouBike members using their EasyCard number beforehand |
For standard YouBike rates beyond 30 minutes, see our guide on YouBike 2.0 Pricing and Rates in Taipei and New Taipei.
How to Purchase, Activate, and Renew
Compatible Cards: Standard physical EasyCard (regular card, EasyCard Co-branded Credit Card, EasyCard Debit Card, Samsung Wallet EasyCard, SuperCard, Telecom EasyCard), Student EasyCard, and digital student ID cards used by students aged 12 and above. Co-branded and Debit cards must have a remaining validity of at least 60 days. Easy Wallet currently supports Beep Transit only on NFC-equipped Android devices (iOS is currently unavailable). FAQs state other smartcard issuers will open compatibility once system testing finishes.
Sales Locations: Stations of Taipei Metro, New Taipei Metro, and Taoyuan Metro; designated Taiwan Railway ticket counters; Taipei City Hall Bus Station EasyCard Service Center; EasyCard vending and top-up machines at Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport stations in Keelung, Taipei, Nangang, Banqiao, Taoyuan Airport, and Zhongli; FamilyMart (全家) FamiPort and 7-ELEVEN ibon kiosks; and automated ticket vending machines at Keelung First Credit Cooperative Loop Station East Coast Plaza 1F and Keelung Bus Station. Easy Wallet purchases are conducted in-app.
| Step | Rule | Official Illustration |
|---|
| Activation | Tapping the card at MRT or TRA ticket gates, or bus, highway bus, or light rail card readers for the first time activates the pass. YouBike docking posts cannot activate the pass | — |
| Activation Deadline | Must be activated within 30 days from date of purchase; lapses if expired and requires refund processing at designated service spots | Purchased on 7/1, activation deadline is 7/30 |
| Validity Period | Continuous 30 days starting from the day of activation, ending at the conclusion of public transit operational hours on day 30 | Activated on 7/10, valid through 8/8 |
| Renewal | Can be renewed using the original card starting 10 days before expiry; the new 30-day term automatically links seamlessly after previous term ends | Activated on 7/10, renewable starting 7/30, new validity runs from 8/9 to 9/7 |
| After Expiry | Card can still be tapped for transit, but fares revert to deduction from stored electronic wallet value | — |
A single card can hold only one periodic commuter pass at a time; users must wait until expiration or cancel to configure other regional passes. The Mega City Pass is strictly limited to one passenger per trip; joint use by multiple individuals triggers penalty fares under operator non-ticket rules. Because YouBike docks cannot activate monthly passes, FAQs clarify that early renewals allow daily bike commuters to maintain seamless free rental coverage without interruption.
Refund Calculation: NT$300 Deducted per Elapsed Day
Refunds can only be processed while the pass remains within its active validity period. Refund formula: NT$1,200 − (Elapsed Days × NT$300) − NT$20 processing fee. Elapsed days are counted from activation day to refund application day. Official example: activated 7/11 and refunded 7/13 (3 elapsed days), refundable amount is 1,200 − 900 − 20 = NT$280; if refunded on 7/16 (6 elapsed days), the formula yields a negative figure and no refund is granted. In other words, from day 4 of activation onwards, no refund value remains; apply promptly if you do not plan to use it.
If a card malfunctions due to non-human causes, verified replacements calculate refunds using "NT$1,200 − (NT$40 × Elapsed Days)"; bent, scratched, or heat-damaged cards follow standard refund deductions. For EasyCard refund questions, contact EasyCard customer service at 02-412-8880.
Rebates Without Monthly Passes: TPASS 2.0+ Frequent Rider Scheme
Commuters spending less than NT$1,200 monthly can register for the Ministry of Transportation and Communications public transit frequent rider rebate program. Register by name on the frequent rider portal of EasyCard, iPASS, or icash (or join via Easy Wallet, iPASS MONEY, or icash Pay apps); accumulation starts the day after registration without backdating to day 1 of the month. Rebate criteria from the Green Transport Service Platform (effective December 1, Year 114 / 2025) are:
| Program Category | Transit Mode | Monthly Trips | Rebate Ratio |
|---|
| Medium/Long-Distance Freeway Bus | Western routes 70 km or longer and eastern freeway buses (combined across routes) | 2 to 3 trips / 4 or more trips | 15% / 30% |
| Short-Distance Bus & Coach | City buses, general highway buses, western short freeway buses (combined) | 11 to 30 trips / 31 or more trips | 15% / 30% |
| Rail Transit Top-Up Rebate | Taiwan Railway, Taipei Metro, New Taipei Metro (calculated separately per operator) | 11 or more trips | 2% |
Rail transit bonuses represent central "supplementary" rebates; whether operators offer independent frequent rider discounts depends on individual announcements. Key details: Circular Line counts under Taipei Metro; New Taipei Metro calculates Sanying Line, Danhai Light Rail, and Ankeng Light Rail. Each card and payment account calculates separately without pooling. Monthly rebates are capped at NT$2,500 (platform promotional top-ups are exempt from this cap). Rebates become collectable on the 25th of the following month: EasyCard taps at convenience store counters, while e-wallets credit automatically; rebates must be collected within 1 year.
Rides taken under monthly passes do not earn frequent rider rebates. Official FAQs clarify that rides within the pass scope during validity do not count toward rebates, whereas out-of-scope trips (e.g. Taichung city buses or Taipei-Taichung coach buses) remain eligible.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications launched the "Green Transport Service Platform" on July 1, Year 115 (2026). Those completing platform registration and TPASS 2.0 frequent rider registration before December 31, Year 115 receive an additional 3% top-up rebate (valid through June 30, Year 116 / 2027, reducing to 1% starting July Year 116); these early registrants purchasing their first monthly pass before June 30, Year 116 receive an extra NT$50 early-bird bonus. Registrations between January 1 and June 30, Year 116 receive a 2% top-up (reducing to 1% in July 116) and NT$30 periodic pass reward. Promotional bonuses are time-limited per platform rules.
Pass vs. Rebates: Which Strategy Makes Financial Sense?
Here is our recommended evaluation logic (not official policy). Tally your monthly spending on MRT, bus, and TRA:
- 30-day transit expenses significantly exceed NT$1,200 within Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan: buy the pass, and all excess travel is pure savings.
- Monthly spending falls below NT$1,200, but you take buses 11 or more times per month: register for frequent rider rebates to recoup at least 15% of bus fares.
- Daily commute begins on YouBike before transferring to MRT: pass covers first 30 minutes free on YouBike in Taipei and New Taipei, saving substantial daily fees.
- Occasional traveler or frequent intercity commuter beyond Keelung-Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan: tap standard smartcards and register for frequent rider rebates.
For seniors holding Senior EasyCards, senior cards cannot load the Mega City Pass, but can participate in TPASS 2.0+ rebates: trip counts and amounts accumulate once social welfare subsidy points are exhausted and deductions transition to stored cash balances. Learn about senior points in Senior Card Monthly Points and Usage in Taipei and New Taipei. Check commute precipitation with our Commute Weather Advisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can TPASS 1200 be used on the Airport MRT?
Yes. Guidelines include the Taoyuan Airport MRT operated by Taoyuan Metro within the eligible scope. For TRA and intercity buses, ensure departure and arrival points both sit inside the pass perimeter.
Can I buy the Mega City Pass with an iPASS or credit card?
Not currently. The June 30, Year 115 guidelines only support EasyCard products and Easy Wallet Beep Transit; additional card issuers will be announced separately.
Can I lend my pass to family members?
No. The pass is restricted to one person per journey; sharing triggers penalty fares under operator unauthorized travel rules.
What happens if I buy the pass and forget to use it?
If not activated within 30 days of purchase, it lapses, but you can request a refund at metro stations, designated TRA windows, or EasyCard service centers. Once activated, NT$300 is deducted per elapsed day, leaving no refund starting from day 4.
Last updated: 2026-10-31
This article is compiled from public sources by SOSfix editors for general guidance; consult Taipei Metro, EasyCard Corporation (02-412-8880), or the MOTC Green Transport Service Platform for inquiries.
Sources and References
- New Taipei City Department of Transportation: Mega City Pass Guidelines for Use (Announced June 30, Year 115, verified 2026-10-31): Statutory basis, NT$1,200 price, eligible transit modes and TRA sectors, YouBike benefits, compatible media, purchase points, renewal.
- New Taipei City Department of Transportation: Mega City Pass FAQ (Announced June 30, Year 115, verified 2026-10-31): 30-day activation window, validity and renewal examples, single pass rule, individual use restriction, senior card exclusion, refund formula and examples, defective card NT$40 rule, customer service contacts.
- MOTC Green Transport Service Platform: FAQ (Verified 2026-10-31): Frequent rider registration, rebate criteria table (effective December 1, Year 114), Circular Line and New Taipei Metro rules, monthly pass exclusion from rebates, NT$2,500 monthly cap, collection dates, senior card terms, 3% bonus and NT$50 early-bird pass credit.
- MOTC Green Transport Service Platform: Green Commuting Promotions (Verified 2026-10-31): Platform launch on July 1, Year 115, and 3% registration bonus through end of Year 115.
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