【Kaohsiung News】
In response to World Earth Day on April 22, the Transportation Bureau organized the “MeNGo Green Energy New Lifestyle” campaign. On April 25, iPASS Corporation, seven bus operators in Kaohsiung, Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation, ferry services, Taiwan Railway Corporation, Ltd., and other public transportation partners gathered at Gushan Ferry Station to invite citizens to take public transportation and reduce carbon emissions for the planet. The event received an enthusiastic response and attracted many citizens to participate.
Transportation Bureau Director-General Chang, Shu-Chuan stated in her remarks that increasingly unstable weather patterns and the rising frequency of extreme climate events in recent years show that climate change is no longer a future concern, but an ongoing reality. When people choose public transportation and combine it with “healthy walking” for the last mile, they are not merely commuting, but also helping reduce the impact of extreme climate on their hometown. Walking not only reduces carbon footprints, but is also one of the best ways to improve personal health. This is the original purpose behind the Bureau’s promotion of the three core principles: “green energy expansion, healthy walking, and environmental protection for the Earth.”
The core mission of this event, “Three Easy Steps to Receive a Surprise Gift,” received broad public support. Many citizens made active use of the TPASS commuter monthly pass and participated in the 4,220-step walking challenge. As a result, all of the exquisite gifts prepared for the event were fully redeemed before the event concluded.
The Transportation Bureau emphasized that the MeNGo system not only integrates and connects various public transportation services, but also incorporates new functions such as carbon reduction calculation and a pedometer. Through every low-carbon transportation choice, citizens are encouraged to help make Kaohsiung a more livable and sustainable model green city.
