《攝影游擊隊 2026 年 7月 台中市報導》
圍籬高築的為佇立於台中台灣大道旁，服務逾廿多年，拆除前的國光客運朝馬轉運舊站。這座承載無數中台灣民眾「北上南下」回憶的交通地標已吹熄燈號，正式走入歷史。
近年來受到高鐵全面普及、疫情與自用車增加以及通勤習慣改變等衝擊，國內長途國道客運正面臨前所未有的「客運衰退潮」。在營運成本與客源銳減的多重夾擊下，各大客運業者紛紛啟動財務改善與「開源節流」措施，除了縮減停靠路線，亦不得不精簡精華地段的場站成本。
這座位於台中交流道咽喉點的國光客運朝馬站，因原址土地租約到期，於2026年初正式結束營運，並將業務縮減搬遷至隔壁腹地較小的臨時候車站。朝馬轉運站曾是台中最繁華的公路轉乘樞紐，全盛時期不論深夜或清晨，總有大批返鄉學子與旅客在此候車。然而，在產業結構性的寒冬下，老車站的退場不僅是都市更新的必然，更是大客運時代逐漸沉寂的寫實縮影。這張拆除前的影像，為這段台灣交通轉型史留下了最無奈的歷史見證。
The Former Kuo-Kuang Bus Chao-Ma Transfer Station Before Demolition: A Reflection of Taiwan’s Long-Distance Bus Industry in Decline
Behind the tall construction fences stands the former Kuo-Kuang Bus Chao-Ma Transfer Station on Taiwan Boulevard in Taichung. After serving travelers for more than two decades, this once-familiar transportation landmark was closed before its demolition, marking the end of an era. For countless people in central Taiwan, it was the gateway for journeys north and south across the island, preserving generations of travel memories.
In recent years, Taiwan’s long-distance intercity bus industry has faced an unprecedented decline. The widespread adoption of high-speed rail, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing private car ownership, and changing commuting habits have all contributed to a sharp drop in passenger demand. Faced with rising operating costs and shrinking ridership, major bus operators have been forced to implement financial restructuring and cost-cutting measures. These have included reducing service frequencies, eliminating less profitable routes, and closing or downsizing terminals located on valuable urban land.
Situated beside the Taichung Interchange, one of the city’s most important transportation gateways, the Kuo-Kuang Chao-Ma Transfer Station officially ceased operations in early 2026 after the lease on the site expired. Services were relocated to a much smaller temporary station next door. Once the busiest highway bus hub in Taichung, the terminal was filled day and night with students returning home, commuters, and travelers waiting for coaches bound for every corner of Taiwan.
The disappearance of this historic terminal is more than a consequence of urban redevelopment. It symbolizes the structural transformation of Taiwan’s transportation system and the gradual fading of the golden age of intercity coach travel. Photographed shortly before demolition, this image stands as a poignant visual record of a turning point in Taiwan’s transportation history.
Photography Guerrilla: On-the-Ground Report from Taichung City, July 2026