[Kaohsiung News]
To address the short-term parking needs of the general public and food delivery riders, the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government is implementing “Smart Time-Limited Scooter Spaces.” Beginning September 1, 2025, five trial spaces will be available in Zuoying District on Bo-Ai 2nd Road in front of No. 364 (next to the Shihdai Fuhao Yousheng Enterprise Building). In addition, two other locations — in front of No. 251 Mincyuan 1st Road, Sinsing District (Asia Business Center Building) and in front of No. 29 Haibian Road, Lingya District (Taiwan Leading Enterprise Building) — will provide a total of nine spaces, scheduled for completion and opening in October. Moving forward, the Transportation Bureau will also plan additional short-term parking spaces for delivery scooters in line with commercial activity needs in various districts.
The Transportation Bureau explained that the “Smart Time-Limited Scooter Spaces” adopt automated management. Sensors, cameras, and license plate recognition systems will be installed around each space to automatically record parking duration and calculate parking fees (with no need for paper fee slips), while also capturing images for verification. The fee structure grants the first 20 minutes free of charge; minutes 21–40 are charged NT$10, minutes 41–60 are charged another NT$10, and so forth. The charging period runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Clear signage and yellow-marked scooter spaces will be installed on site for easy identification and compliance.
Furthermore, the Transportation Bureau will evaluate the trial results and continue to expand the installation of “Smart Time-Limited Scooter Spaces” on road sections with high short-term parking demand, where roadway conditions permit. By integrating advanced technology, the initiative aims to enhance parking turnover, meet local short-term parking needs, and improve overall parking order. Citizens are also welcome to propose suggested locations. After assessing local demand, the Transportation Bureau will establish additional spaces to provide the public with more convenient scooter parking options.
