ZOCHA store staff will provide foreign customers with good services
To rent a scooter in ZOCHA, you need to meet certain requirements:
1. "Take a photo and upload your passport, international driver's license or local driver's license"
2. "bind a credit card" to rent a motorcycle.
＊If you haven't linked a credit card and haven't prepared a valid international driver's license/passport, you won't be able to proceed with the rental.
This article will provide you with most detail information about how to rent a scooter/motorcycle ,What do Foreigners Need to Bring to Rent a Scooter,how to check table for driving license with our reciprocal countries etc.
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We are the largest online platform for scooter rental in Taiwan.
Just by registering membership online or on-site, upload your international driver's license/local driver's license, passport/residence permit, and credit card, you can conveniently and quickly go to every Zocha rental shop in Keelung, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Taitung.
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👮♀️ Traffic Rules
Experience The Culture of Riding Scooter in Taiwane
🛵 Scooter in Taiwan/Best Transportation in Taiwan
Here in Taiwan, the total number of registered scooter is more than 14 million. We assume every Taiwanese owns one scooter can be seen everywhere on the road. Furthermore, there are so many small alleys in Taiwan. It makes riding a scooter more convenient than cars, which is one of the significant cultures of Taiwan. Therefore, to follow the local custom when you travel, and experience Taiwan and its convenience, renting a scooter is the best transportation choice for all foreign tourists to Taiwan!
Important Notes for Foreigners on Having a Driver's License for Scooter Rental in Taiwan
🛵 Foreigners Rent Scooter in Taiwan
1. An international or foreign driver's license recognized by Taiwan is required to rent a vehicle, and "Table for Driving License with Our Reciprocal Countries" is a reference criterion.
2. Possessing an international or a foreign driver's license from a reciprocal country recognized by Taiwan, may rent a vehicle in Taiwan for a short-term period of fewer than 30 days (the detailed period shall be subject to the " Table for Driving License with Our Reciprocal Countries ")
3. Foreigners who need to rent for more than 30 days should refer to the " Table for Driving License with Our Reciprocal Countries ". Then, go to Taiwan's supervisory Motor Vehicle Office to go through the "Verification of Foreign International Driver's License " or " redemption to the "Taiwan Driver's License" extension procedure.
4. For foreigners who only hold a foreign car driver's license cannot rent Taiwan motorcycles or even scooters is prohibited.
5. As long as you have an international driver's license or a foreign driver's license from reciprocal countries recognized by Taiwan, and there is no special note in the " Table for Driving License with Our Reciprocal Countries " that you can only rent 50cc scooters, you can rent any kinds of 125cc motorcycles.
＊Note: 『European countries/Singapore/Malaysia/Hong Kong』, etc. can only use an international driver's license. In addition, an official seal is required in column "a," and it must comply with the reciprocal countries recognized by Taiwan.
What do Foreigners Need to Bring to Rent a Scooter?
🛵 Short-term Period of Rent (Under 30 Days)
Must possess
1. Passport
2. Recommended to bring an international or foreign driver's license (Box A on your international driver’s license must be ticked or stamped to rent a motorcycle)
🛵 How to Get an International Driver's License?
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＊To apply for an international driver's license, you must apply to the country where your passport belongs.
To obtain an international driver's license, you need to apply and obtain it in the country where your passport belongs. You cannot process and apply for an international driver's license in other countries.
🛵 How Should I Know my International Driver's License Can be Used in Taiwan for Scooter Rental?
You can find out whether your country and Taiwan are "reciprocal countries" from the information below
Example:
Step one
As your country/state allows Taiwan's international driver's license or Taiwan driver's license for local use, your international driver's license or local driver's license can also be used in Taiwan.
Therefore, you can directly learn from the " Table for Driving Licenses with Our Reciprocal Countries" to check whether your international driver's license or local driving license can be recognized and used in Taiwan.
＊Note: International driver's license application can only be processed in the country where your passport belongs. If you did not apply before traveling to Taiwan, Taiwan is not able to help you with the international driver's license after you come to Taiwan~
Step two
Box A of your international driver's license must be ticked or stamped to rent a vehicle in Taiwan.
Or you can directly rent a scooter in Taiwan with your local driver's license.
＊Box A means (Scooter)
Box B means (Car)
🛵 LONG-TERM PERIOD OF RENT (30 DAYS OR MORE)
In addition to the passport, international driver's license, and "local driver's license" mentioned above, it is also necessary to obtain information to redeem a Taiwan driver's license or verified foreign international driver's license or just obtain a Taiwan driver's license. You can choose one of the three to apply.
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🛵 To Redeem“ Taiwan DRIVER'S LICENSE”
(more complex procedure)
Qualified Applicants:
Foreigners who have stayed in Taiwan for more than 6 (six) months, and the original country driver's license must be a reciprocal country recognized by Taiwan, can take the original country local driver's license to the Motor Vehicle Office to exchange for a Taiwan local driver's license.
Application method:
The person involved goes to the Motor Vehicle Office.
Documents Required:
1. Prepare the original and the photocopy of the Passport (1 copy).
2. Prepare the original and photocopy of the entry and exit permission or residence permit authorized to stay for more than six months.
3. Prepare 3 (three) pieces of 1-inch colored photos with a glossy surface, no hats, and a clear shot of your facial features, taken within two years.
4. Prepare the original and the photocopy of your official foreign driver’s license that is still within the validity period.
5. Prepare a qualified physical examination form. A physical examination is to be checked in health centers, public hospitals, and clinics entrusted by the Motor Vehicle Office.
6. Prepare the original entry and exit permit.
7. Prepare the application form for a motorcycle driving license.
🛵 Application for Foreign International Driver's License
Application method:
The person involved goes to the Motor Vehicle Office, or entrusting another person to apply is required to bring his ID card for on-site verification.
Validity period:
The maximum validity period of a verified foreign international driver's license is 1 (one) year, and the details are subject to the actual date of expiry of the residence permit and passport.
(duration of stay = valid permit period)
＊It is not available to use if the date on the ARC or passport is overdue.
Documents Required:
1. Prepare the original passport or residence permit.
2. Prepare 1 (one) piece of 1-inch colored photo with a glossy surface, no hats, and a clear shot of your facial features, taken within two years.
3. Prepare a valid and original foreign international driver's license and an original foreign local driver's license issued by Taiwan's reciprocal country.
＊The driver's license must be within the validity period
4. Prepare NT$150.
🛵 Obtains Taiwan Driver's License
Qualified Applicants
Foreigners:
Prepare a permit to stay or proof of residence for more than 6 (six) months.
Overseas Chine：se:
Prepare a permit to stay or proof of residence for more than 6 (six) months.
＊such as an alien residence permit
Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China citizens:
Prepare a permit to stay or proof of residence for more than 6 (six) months.
Foreign spouse:
Prepare a permit to stay or proof of residence for more than 6 (six) months.
＊such as a national ID card or alien residence card
Application:
Scooter Driver’s License NT$250
Motorcycle Driver’s LicenseNT$250
Administration Fee:
NT$200
Documents Required:
Prepare a qualified physical examination form.
＊A physical examination is to be checked in health centers, public hospitals, and clinics entrusted by the supervisory Motor Vehicle Office.
Prepare 3 (three) pieces of 1-inch colored photos with a glossy surface, no hats, and a clear shot of your facial features, taken within two years.
What is Our Scooter Rental Brand?
Taiwan Scooter Rental Brand:
ZOCHA is the largest online platform for scooter rental in Taiwan.
For foreigners who come to Taiwan for travel or business trips, Zocha is your second home. We specially create a comfortable and friendly environment for foreign tourists. In addition to the open and transparent price listed on our website, we also use credit card transactions for faster and more secure payment. We pay more attention to providing foreign customers with the most convenient, safe, and secure travel by scooter in Taiwan.
🗺️ WHERE IN TAIWAN TO RENT A MOTORCYCLE WITH ZOCHA?
Just by registering membership online or on-site, upload your international driver's license/local driver's license, passport/residence permit, and credit card, you can conveniently and quickly go to every Zocha rental shop in Keelung, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Taitung to rent a scooter so need to worry about the transportation for your travel, and you can have more time to enjoy your time in Taiwan~
We have a total of six ZOCHA stores. Foreign tourists can make reservations online inKeelung, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Taitung. After registering as a member, you can rent our scooters throughout Taiwan without any mortgage documents, which is quite convenient.
We mainly provide gogoro electric scooters, so that you don’t have to worry about the language barrier when refueling, and you can go directly to the charging station to change the battery. There are currently about 2000+ charging stations all around Taiwan, and the battery replacement stations in the six metropolitan areas are even more than gas stations, which is the best choice and very suitable for foreigners to rent scooter in Taiwan.
＊ZOCHA store staff will provide you with good services, so that you don't have to worry about any problems about renting scooters in Taiwan~
Zocha Rental Scooter Advantages
💯 Zocha Rental Scooter Advantages, and The Difference Between General Rental Transportation Company
＊Foreign-friendly store:
provide English rental process / systematic online reservation / ransparent price /
multi-point motorcycle rental / no mortgage documents needed / flexible time of motorcycle rental
/ can replace the battery fuel by yourself, no need to worry about language barrier issues, /
only need to "1. Take a photo and upload your passport, international driver's license or local driver's license"
2. "bind a credit card" to rent a motorcycle.
Rent Scooter Payment Method
💵 Payment Method / Available Accessories / Billing Method
(Extra Cost Explanation) (Fine Tickets)
Payment method:
Cash / credit card / third party payment (Line Pay, i-cash Pay)
Available accessories:
Helmet＊2 / mobile phone holder / odorless inner pad helmet / cloth / raincoat Billing method:
Billed by the hour, it varies according to different vehicle types
(detailed vehicle billing charges) - 24 hours includes 60 km free mileage ＊For every extra mileage, add NT3.5 per kilometer, and NT1 per kilometer for VIVA - For gasoline-fueled motorcycles, if the gas is full, then it must be returned with full gas. Additional fees are applied for returning the rental vehicle with less than full fuel
＊until the red line adds NT200, less than a half adds NT150, more than a half add NT100 Booking reservations:
- A deposit of NT200 per unit is required to reserve a rental vehicle. (For detailed payment methods, please contact 👉How to prepay the deposit) Insurance:
Each rental vehicle is equipped with compulsory insurance, and we provide the service of adding third-party liability insurance. Ticket and Parking:
If you are unfortunately fined or charged for a parking fee while riding a motorcycle in Taiwan, we will contact you through the contact information you left, and we will attach your rental time proof and ticket/parking fee information, then we will debit it from your bound credit card. It is a method that is open, transparent, and convenient. After-hours rental vehicle return available:
If you need to return the rental vehicle outside of business hours, all you need to do is to inform the store staff when renting the vehicle. The store staff will explain vehicle return procedure outside of business hours, giving you more flexibility and services in renting a vehicle. ＊ZOCHA reserves the right to change the above information. The latest details are subject to the ZOCHA official website. If you have any questions, you can ask the customer service staff through LINE or FACEBOOK.
Traffic Rules
👮♀️ Tips for Riding a Scooter in Taiwan!
1. According to Taiwan's traffic light regulations, you cannot turn right, and you need to pay special attention to breaking the law.
2. When riding a motorcycle in Taiwan and turning left, most of the time need to do a hook turn, especially at intersections. By then, you will see a white square grid on the right ahead, which is the waiting area for the motorcycle. After that, you need to stop at the grid first. Wait for the traffic light to turn green, then go straight ahead to continue.
3. It is recommendable to change the battery/refuel before going up to the mountain as the popularity of battery stations/gas stations in the mountains in Taiwan is not so high.
4. When riding a motorcycle in Taiwan, if an accident occurs, please do not reconcile privately, ride away or move the vehicle. Please call your motorcycle rental store and ask them to assist with secure handling.
5. When riding a motorcycle in Taiwan, do not drive the motorcycle on expressways, highways, national highways, etc. It is not only illegal but also dangerous, and the national highway police will stop you!
6. Some roads have special regulations that ban motorcycles from driving in the inner lane while riding in Taiwan.
7. There are many small roads and alleys in Taiwan. It is recommended not to choose those routes, as it is easy to get lost. Recommendable for foreign tourists to choose the main road/big road for traveling.
8. There are speed cameras/technology enforcement spread widely in Taiwan. When you are riding a motorcycle, pay attention to your surroundings. Also, pay attention to violations and speeding to avoid being fined by technology law enforcement.
9. Always pay attention to the rearview mirror and keep a safe distance between the front and rear when riding a motorcycle in Taiwan. Especially when you need to make a turn as there are a lot of motorcycles on the roads in Taiwan, so you should pay more attention while driving for your safety.
10. The speed limit of Taiwan's slow lanes is 40km/h
11. Be careful on the outer road when riding a motorcycle in Taiwan. There are often roadside violations and temporary parking vehicles.
12. When using transportation in Taiwan, turning vehicles must first give way to going straight vehicles. Please keep this in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
❗️FAQS:
1. Can you rent a vehicle if you have an international driver's license but are unacknowledged in the Reciprocal Countries?
Ans: no
2. What is the purpose of a verified foreign international driver's license? Does the application require money?
Ans: It can extend the number of rental period days. The cost is NT$150.
3. Is an international driver's license application based on the passport's country of origin?
Ans: yes
4. Is applying for verification of a foreign international driver's license need to be in the original country?
Ans: needs to apply in Taiwan
5. Can I return the rental vehicle outside business hours?
Ans: yes
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