Kaohsiung MRT - 高雄大眾捷運系統

The Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit System (KMRT; 高雄大眾捷運系統) is a rapid transit system covering metropolitan Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Construction of the KMRT started in October 2001. The Red Line and the Orange Line opened on March 9 and September 14, 2008, respectively.

Routes
There are 2 lines at the moment, but it is planned to have 9 more lines for a total of 11 KMRT lines. The Kaohsiung MRT is expected to be extended further into parts of the city formerly of Kaohsiung County, as well as Pingtung County.

Fares and Ticketing
There are 11 types of MRT cards, as described below:
1- single journey ticket : valid for a single ride on the day of the purchase on KRTC
2- usual : sold at NT$200 each (including NT$100 card price and NT$100 stored value), card price is non-refundable
3- student : sold at NT$200 each (including NT$100 card price and NT$100 stored value), card price is non-refundable
4- one-day pass : sold at NT$200 each ( including NT$70 deposit); valid on the day of the purchase; deposit will be refunded in 7 days while no deliberately damage is found on the card; unlimited for KRTC rides
5- two-day pass : sold at NT$230; valid for 2 days counting from the date of purchase; unlimited for KRTC rides
6- one-day traveler card : sold at NT$200; valid on the day once it is activated in KRTC or Kaohsiung City Bus/Ferry; unlimited for KRTC rides, Kaohsiung City Bus and Ferry
7- group ticket : for 10 passengers and above for single ride on KRTC
8- cyclist ticket : sold at NT$100 each; for passenger with non-folding bike for single ride on KRTC during specific period; valid on the day of the purchase
9- substitute ticket : sold under some special circumstances to substitute for Single Journey Ticket; valid in 7 days after issue
10- 100-day pass : sold at NT$3,600; valid for 100 days counting from the date of purchase; unlimited for KRTC rides
11- Kaohsiung happiness card : sold at NT$1,250; valid for 30 days counting from the date of purchase; unlimited for KRTC rides and Kaohsiung City Bus

Art

Kaohsiung Central Park Station and Formosa Boulevard Station feature artworks integrated into the design of the station by international artists.

Practical Information
Opening hours : Mon-Sun 5.00 ~ 23.00
website : http://www.krtco.com.tw/en/e-index.aspx