Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung says that Taiwan should prepare to play a role in the field of smart public transit. Lin was speaking Friday during a press conference for a forum on the topic.
He said that in 2022, smart public transport services are projected to be worth US$16 billion. He said that Taiwan should be prepared to take advantage of such global potential.
He also said that the transportation ministry is developing a NT$30 billion (US$983 million) plan to develop smart public transit over the next five years. The goal is to guide public transit providers in the development of innovative technology that can both improve transport quality and give Taiwan a global edge in the field.