How to Use YouBike to Explore Taiwan?
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Preparation Before Renting
1. Download the YouBike APP (for iOS / Android) and register. The official app makes it easy to find bikes and return them.
2. Fill in your information (email address, credit card details) for verification, and you will be able to rent a bike.
・Credit Cards: VISA, MasterCard, and JCB are typically accepted.
Payment Methods
YouBike 2.0
・Within 4 hours, it costs NT$10 for every 30 minutes.
・Within 4 to 8 hours, it costs NT$20 for every 30 minutes.
・After 8 hours, it costs NT$40 for every 30 minutes.
・Any usage under 30 minutes will be calculated as a full 30 minutes.
YouBike 2.0E 電輔車
・For the first 2 hours, it costs NT$20 for every 30 minutes.
・After 2 hours, it costs NT$40 for every 30 minutes.
・Any usage under 30 minutes will be calculated as a full 30 minutes.
A deposit of NT$3,000 will be temporarily held for each bike rental. As long as the bike is rented and returned normally, the authorization will be automatically canceled, and the amount will be refunded according to the policies of your credit card bank. You can check the status of your deposit refund through the refund feature in the YouBike APP.
When using a credit card to authorize a single bike rental, each authorization lasts for 120 hours. If it exceeds 120 hours, a new authorization will be required.
Rental Process
1. Open the YouBike APP.
2. Select "Single Rental" and follow the steps to bind your credit card.
3. On the main screen, tap "Scan to Rent a Bike."
4. Aim at the bike's screen to scan the QR code or enter the verification code to unlock it.
5. When the screen displays "Please take the bike," hold the handlebars and pull the bike out.
Riding Safety
・Check the bike's condition: Ensure the brakes, seat, and tire pressure are all functioning properly.
・Follow Taiwan's traffic regulations: Ride on the right side, obey traffic lights, and do not ride on the sidewalk.
・Avoid sections of roads with heavy motorcycle and car traffic during peak hours, and prioritize using bicycle lanes or riverside bike paths.
Bike Return Guide
1. Locate an official station or the return point displayed on the app.
2. Align the bicycle wheel with the guide groove and insert the bike lock into the slot.
3. Confirm that the bike's screen shows "Return Successful" and that the app displays "Rental Ended," which completes the process.
4. If the bike return is unsuccessful, charges will continue to accrue.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How can I check the number of YouBike vehicles or available parking spaces?
You can check this through the "Station Map" feature in the YouBike APP.
2. Why are some bikes with the seats flipped upside down?
Do not rent bikes with the seats flipped upside down, as this indicates that the bike is out of service and awaiting repairs.
3. Can I return the bike in a different city or county?
You must confirm that the bike systems are the same; the 1.0 and 2.0 systems are not compatible.
4. Does riding YouBike come with insurance?
Single rentals do not qualify for riding subsidies or public bicycle injury insurance.
