Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, Taichung city councilors suggested allocating subsidies for pregnant women's prenatal check-up transportation expenses to encourage childbirth. Taichung has the lowest childbirth allowance among the six municipalities, with only NT$20,000 per birth. It is the only municipality without a 'maternity special transport' service, while even smaller cities like Pingtung, Chiayi, and Hsinchu have implemented it. Councilors urged the city to follow other municipalities and provide subsidies for maternity special transport, criticizing the lack of action by Mayor Lu Xiu-yan despite Taichung's high marriage rate and being the second in birth rate but declining annually. The city government promised to consider the feasibility of the special transport service next year. Comparison shows Taichung and New Taipei City have the lowest childbirth subsidies among the six municipalities, with proposals to increase support in Taichung.
Source: YAHOO