COST OF LIVING/Taiwan railway fares to rise for 1st time since 1995 in late June
04/07/2025 01:45 PM
Taiwan Railway Corp. is set to raise ticket prices for the first time in 30 years in late June, according to the acting chair of the state-owned company.
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