To mark World Car-Free Day on September 22, the city governments of Taipei and New Taipei waived fares across all 719 city bus routes and local light rail networks. The initiative saw immediate results, driving a 10% increase in bus ridership compared to the previous week. While transportation authorities opted for fare waivers over promotional coupons as in the past, environmental advocacy groups like the Green Citizens' Action Alliance said long-term carbon reduction requires a holistic approach connecting pedestrian walkways and bike lanes to public transit networks.

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