TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan will open a pilot program allowing diversified taxis to pick up passengers at airports, with a trial in June at Kaohsiung International Airport.
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced Friday amendments to regulations governing airport taxi operations. Under the previous framework, diversified taxis were not permitted to pick up passengers at airports, according to CNA.
The new rules will take effect Sunday. The revision follows several incidents in recent years involving unlicensed vehicles illegally soliciting passengers at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, some of which resulted in injuries.
The ministry said the policy aims to improve service quality for airport passengers and strengthen traffic management. It also reflects the growing use of app-based ride-hailing services.
Diversified taxis are a government-approved system launched in 2016. It allows private car owners to operate as licensed drivers, according to Taipei Taxi and Newtalk.
Services are typically booked in advance through online platforms. Unlike conventional taxis, these vehicles cannot be hailed on the street and are not painted yellow.
Under the pilot framework, the program will be implemented at selected airports, locations, and time periods based on operational needs. All plans must be approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration and published on airport websites before rollout.
