TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taichung City Government said Tuesday it will provide shuttle buses for more than 6,000 junior high school students taking Taiwan’s Comprehensive Assessment Program on Saturday and Sunday.
The Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students is a national exam for ninth graders in Taiwan. Its results help students apply for senior high and vocational high schools.
Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) said the exam is an important step for students preparing to enter senior high school. She said the city will continue the bus service to help students reach test sites safely and reduce traffic around schools.
CNA reported that the Taichung-Nantou test area is the second-largest exam area in Taiwan. More than 28,000 students are expected to take the test there this year.
The city said dozens of schools have applied for the bus service. It expects to run more than 300 bus trips during the exam period and carry more than 6,000 students.
Lu said the city raised subsidies for the service this year because vehicle rental costs have increased. She said the higher subsidies will help schools arrange better buses and keep the service running smoothly.
The city said the buses can reduce the number of cars near test sites. Traveling with classmates may also help students feel calmer before the exam, per Yahoo News.
Lu urged drivers to slow down when passing test sites this weekend. She also asked the public to keep noise low and follow directions from staff near exam areas.
The city said it hopes the measures will give students a safer and quieter test environment. It also thanked parents, schools, and residents for helping support students during the exam, per Line Today.
