Taichung's No. 666 circular bus opens to traffic, connecting Dajia and Da'an's life and tourism functions

Dajia-Daan circular bus No. 666 has been opened to traffic. (Photo by reporter Zhang Xuanzhe)

Take bus No. 666 to visit Da’an Port Mazu! Taichung City's No. 666 "Dajia-Da'an Loop Bus" was opened to traffic on October 1. Today (6), Taichung City Councilor Shih Chi-chang and local folks will inspect the operation status of the route to celebrate the smooth opening of this local transportation artery that has been waiting for more than a year.

The Mazu statue in Da'an Port was completed and unveiled last month. Visitors to the Mazu Park have surged. Shi Zhichang said that the rural areas of Jia'anbu have long lacked a complete transfer and loop connection mechanism. He has been questioning and fighting for it in the council for many years, and combined with the construction of the city's promenade transfer center, he finally promoted the birth of the 666 loop bus.

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Route 666 is divided into "left loop" and "right loop", connecting Dajia Railway Station, Dajia Post Office, First Market, Guangtian Hospital and other functional cores of life, and extending to Daan Binhai Paradise, Mazu Park and other tourist attractions. Like the circular bus in rural Japan, bus No. 666 not only has a sightseeing function, but also meets the needs of local elders for medical treatment, shopping, and school children going to and from school, making it more convenient for both young and old.

Chen Jin'an, director of the Taichung City Government's Transportation Bureau, explained that the route of bus No. 666 is planned to run through Zhongshan South Road, Hing'an Road, Da'angang Road and other important roads, providing 6 left and right roundabout services every weekday and holiday (12 trips in total). In addition, this route is fully eligible for Taichung City’s “Double Ten Bus” citizen-only discount, and is also included in the “Taichung GO” sightseeing MaaS package.

Ye Shuhui, the head of Bunburi in Dajia District, pointed out that the elderly population in Bunburi accounts for 20%, making it more convenient for elders to go to Mazu Park or the environmental protection park for sports and leisure. Wang Bolin, a resident of Chuang Meili, said that the 666 circular line has greatly improved the convenience for elders to visit relatives, buy groceries and commute for students.

Dajia-Daan Circular Bus No. 666 passes through Daan Port Mazu Park. (Photo by reporter Zhang Xuanzhe)