What is the 'Smooth Pregnancy' Subsidy?
Kaohsiung City Government offers the 'Smooth Pregnancy' taxi voucher program so pregnant women and new mothers can travel safely to medical facilities without having to drive. The subsidy is issued as 'Good Luck Coins' (好孕幣) electronic vouchers redeemable via partner taxi apps.
Subsidy Amount
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Total voucher value | NT$9,000 |
| Maximum subsidy per trip | NT$250 |
| Maximum number of trips | 36 trips |
| Validity period | 1 year from issuance date (calculated from expected delivery date) |
Eligible Uses
Only for travel to and from medical facilities, including:
- Prenatal check-up appointments
- Postpartum follow-up visits
- Baby vaccination appointments
⚠️ Not valid for everyday transport — only for medical-related trips.
Partner Taxi Services
- Taiwan Taxi (台灣大車隊)
- Dada (台北大都會)
- New Image Taxi (新形象車隊)
- Chengqing Lake Taxi (澄清湖計程車)
- Yoxi (悠璽)
Who Can Apply?
Either of the following:
- Taiwan citizens: Household registration in Kaohsiung City, currently pregnant or postpartum
- Foreign spouses (new immigrants): Hold a valid Taiwan residence permit, spouse's household registration is in Kaohsiung City, currently pregnant or postpartum
Required Documents
| Applicant | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| Taiwan citizen (pregnant) | ID card (front & back) + Maternal Health Handbook (cover + expected delivery date page) |
| Taiwan citizen (after birth) | ID card (front & back) + Child Health Handbook |
| Foreign spouse | Residence permit (front) + spouse's ID card (both sides) + Maternal Health Handbook |
How to Apply
- Log in to your Kaohsiung Digital Citizen account
- Scan the LINE QR Code on the official page to start the application via LINE
- Upload required documents
- Wait for approval; once approved, you can start using the vouchers
Contact Information
- Hotline: 0900-458576
- Email: ktcwebmail@kcg.gov.tw
- Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00–12:00, 13:30–18:00 (excluding public holidays)