I recently maxed out my Gogoro monthly fee, did the math and realized that from Song Shan to Taipei Main Station was cheaper via bus.
I love the bus. You should too!
Upgraded and new bus services to Hualien.
No xindian stop yet , was hoping for that. Can still switch in luodong I guess.
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I’m curious as if they’ll allow bikes. I’m sure some cyclists may prefer the cheaper ticket, comfy seats and longer journey vs the opposite with the train.
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Excuse my ignorance, but what does this mean?
I pay monthly for a certain amount of mileage. I maxed out that mileage. I can still ride, but I pay per KM. So, I started doing the math for how much I would pay per KM on my Gogoro vs mass transportation.
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So you rent it?
Technically, I rent the batteries.
So you own the vehicle?
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While the suckers are fighting for tickets on the expensive express trains or crammed like sardines on the slow local trains. I am saving money and getting a fast trip to Hualien on the newly installed 1663 Bus.
Yeah. It’s literally only me on this bus. It’s like having my very own chauffeur to take me to Hualien.
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How long does it take to arrive Hualien statin?
So it was three hours. Better than the 4h of the train and 2 of the express, which can sell out quickly. I think of it as a good inbetween for $205.
Great view
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Does it still take many turns on the way, or most of it is straight?
The new Highways 9 and 9 Ding eliminate most of it.
Highway 9
Highway 9 Ding
There is a section of windy roads in between 9 and new 9 Ding. I think it will be rectified when they dig the tunnels and connect them.
And some at-grade roads that pass through small towns not unlike what i’d see in Northern Ontario
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Another thing is that this bus also stops at Xincheng Main Station. The station for Taroko Park.
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Back to Taipei. Today we will be trying Capital Bus’s route 1580 to Banciao. Was a bit more expensive but came with a $50 rebate. Dunno why though.
I am not as lonely today as some people are on the bus. However. One thing I found amusing yesterday was that since I was the only one, the driver decided to forego the Chinese safety instructions and go directly to English. Amused.
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You are back north already?
let us know how long the banqiao one took. are you staying over night in hualian?
