Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show: Taichung City Hall’s Digital Services Upgraded!

The Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show opens in Taichung on September 28th. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen invites the public to attend. (Credit: Taichung City Government)

Wan Pei, Lin/ Taichung

The Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show will be held in Taichung City on September 28th. This event will make Taichung the focal point of motorsports fans and attract tourists. The Taichung City Government’s Digital Affairs Bureau is launching a series of activities and offers to further internationalize digital services and make Taichung City shine globally.

This racing show is a new chapter for Taiwan’s motorsports and an important moment for Taichung City’s digital services to connect with the international community. The city government has launched a number of activities and services related to the race, including multiple discounts. These are available to citizens and visitors on the Taichung Pass Platform (TCPASS.)

The Taichung Pass platform (TCPASS) has over 1.5 million members. (Credit: Taichung City Government)

The event will feature a race car show with exciting activities, fun quizzes, and good health benefits, and will take place in various locations throughout Taichung

The Taichung City Government has launched the Racing Show Discount Store Map to allow more people to participate in this international racing event. The map covers more than 900 stores in Taichung, including hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Visitors can enjoy discounts on shopping and attractions. The map is on the TCPASS APP.

The Digital Affairs Bureau has also planned the “Racing” Taichung program with a number of boutique hotels. Visitors can enjoy the racing exhibition and a comfortable stay at the same time. The partner hotels include Howard Prince Hotel Taichung, Windsor Hotel Taichung, Hung’s Mansion, InHouse Hotel Taichung, Lihpao Resort Fullon Hotel, Freshfields Taichung, Moxy Taichung, The Splendor Hotel-Taichung, The Sun Hot Spring Resort, and iCloud Luxury Resort & Hotel. These hotels have special offers during the show. Visitors can enjoy upgraded rooms, food and drink, and discounts on go-karting by showing their ticket. Some hotels even provide shuttle services to the race show venue.

From September 25th to 28th, TCPASS will hold a quiz. There is a chance to win prizes, including model cars and hotel vouchers, by answering three race-related questions on TCPASS.  This event helps people understand racing culture and win prizes. For more information, please refer to the “2024 Taichung International Motor Racing Show TCPASS App Game” promotional page at https://gov.tw/kK1 .

Taichung City Government launches a map of all the discounts coming up during The Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show. (Credit: Taichung City Government)

iTaichung Wireless Network Upgrades Multilingual Support to Promote Digital Internationalization

Taichung City is a pioneer in digital services in Taiwan. It promotes internationalisation and upgrades digital services while welcoming the Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show. The Taichung City Government provides the free Wi-Fi platform “iTaichung”. There are currently 1,195 free hotspots in the city, including public places, cultural and educational centres, public transportation nodes, and popular scenic spots. The iTaichung platform is now available in more languages, including Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. This will help international travellers enjoy fast internet and a better digital experience in Taichung.

Digital Affairs Bureau Director, Lin Klon, said that the revision is an important step for the city to promote Taichung as a digital international city. It will provide convenient Internet access for international visitors and show the international vision of Taichung’s digital governance. Taichung City will keep working to improve the free Wi-Fi so that everyone can enjoy a fast and secure internet experience.

The Digital Citizen Platform ” TCPASS” is now available in multiple languages and offers enhanced member services

The digital citizen platform, TCPASS, was also upgraded for this international motorsport event. It now supports English, Japanese, and Korean, and has a redesigned membership service for citizens and tourists. The new TCPASS membership system has three levels: basic, general and full-featured. Residents and international travellers can enjoy instant digital services through TCPASS.

TCPASS now supports English, Japanese, and Korean, and has a redesigned membership service for citizens and tourists. (Credit: Taichung City Government)

This upgrade not only reflects the flexibility and adaptability of Taichung City’s digital services, but also shows a proactive preparation for welcoming a large number of domestic and international tourists. In the future, TCPASS will continue to introduce more innovative functions and services, and strive to create a more convenient and international digital citizen platform.

Come to Taichung to enjoy digital services and international grand events

The Red Bull Showrun Taichung International Racing Show will be an important racing event for Taiwan and Asia. It will offer exciting racing, local offers and convenient digital services. The event will provide local residents and international travellers with the opportunity to experience the passion and vitality of Taichung City. The city welcomes everyone to participate in this world-class motorsports-themed event through a variety of activities and special offers. Further information and special offers can be found on the TCPASS App: https://gov.tw/qQg.