TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Taoyuan City Government has formed a low-carbon transportation alliance with electric vehicle makers and transport operators to make the city a national model for green development.

The alliance was announced Monday at a press conference held at a fuel vehicle emissions testing station in Guishan District, where the city showcased EVs and charging equipment, per CNA.

Deputy Mayor Su Jun-bin (蘇俊賓) said Taoyuan’s role as home to Taiwan’s main international airport and its proximity to Taipei Port make low-carbon transport essential. He added that the city will provide subsidies for EV purchases and help alliance members address regulatory and technical challenges.

Transportation accounts for about 15% of Taoyuan’s total carbon emissions. As part of reduction efforts, bus operators with fleets of more than 50 vehicles must conduct greenhouse gas inventories to guide the phaseout of older vehicles.

Alliance member Taoyuan Bus Co. said it replaced 85 fuel-powered buses in the first half of this year and plans to add 90 more next year, aiming for 35% of its fleet to be electric. Su said electric buses are projected to make up 19% of the city’s fleet this year and 35% in 2025. He added that the Environmental Protection Department will also improve the capacity, range, and charging efficiency of electric garbage trucks.

The city also announced plans to help residents phase out nearly 330 fuel-powered trucks by 2030, which is expected to cut emissions by about 38,000 tonnes annually.

According to the transportation ministry, 25% of city buses nationwide were electric as of last year. The Cabinet has allocated NT$64.3 billion (US$2.05 billion) to help operators phase out or purchase 14,500 electric buses, with full electrification targeted by 2030. As of November, Taiwan had 10,086 public charging connectors.