To encourage people to eliminate their old two-stroke motorcycles and buy electric (auxiliary) bikes, the Environmental Protection Bureau of Taichung City Government launched a subsidy program in 2012. Everyone who trades in his/her two-stroke motorcycle for a new electric (auxiliary) bike will be subsidized for NT$3,500 (NT$1,500 for giving up an old two-stroke motorcycle and NT$2,000 for buying a new electric (auxiliary) bike ). The subsidy program has been so well received that the 50 quota for this year has been fully booked.
It is estimated that 58% of the city's carbon dioxide is emitted by motor vehicles. To encourage people to use the electric (auxiliary) bike that emits much less carbon dioxide, Environmental Protection Bureau has budgeted in 2012 to subsidize 50 citizens who trade in their old two-stroke motorcycles for new electric (auxiliary) bikes. The program has received overwhelming response from the public and the quota has already run out for this year. The same trade-in subsidy program for another 50 vehicles will be pushed out in 2013. Interested people please pay attention to message posted on our website, said Environmental Protection Bureau.