Are tickets still available when online car sales are suspended?

[DeclanLynn]

When encountering a suspension of online sales, you can go to the station to purchase tickets. If it's not during holidays or peak periods, tickets are generally available. Below is additional information: Notes: When purchasing tickets online, accurate and valid identification information of the passenger must be provided. These documents include four types: Chinese resident ID card, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, and passport. Ticket Collection: For tickets purchased using valid ID documents other than the second-generation resident ID card, it is necessary to exchange the online ticket for a paper ticket at the station ticket window before departure. This requires the original valid ID document used for the online purchase and the order number provided by the online system. The paper ticket is then used to enter the station and board the vehicle.

[AddysonLee]

Don't panic when you see the ticket sales suspension notice—I've encountered this situation several times. Online sales suspensions usually just mean temporary closure of digital channels, possibly due to system upgrades or ticket allocation adjustments. Physical ticket counters and self-service machines at stations typically continue operating. Last week, the station website showed suspended sales, but I successfully purchased tickets onsite. My advice: visit the bus station's ticket hall directly (remember your ID). Alternatively, call the national transport hotline 12328 for real-time updates—their system displays seat availability across stations. If tickets are truly unavailable, promptly explore alternatives like trains or carpooling groups to avoid travel disruptions.

[DiCora]

Online sales suspension doesn't mean no tickets are available. When I worked at a passenger transport company, we often encountered this situation. During system maintenance or high passenger flow pressure, online sales channels would be temporarily closed for diversion, but at least 10% of tickets were reserved at ticket windows. Key routes might also have reserved tickets for additional shifts. It's recommended to follow the official WeChat account of the local bus station, as ticket sales resumption will be announced immediately. If you're in a hurry, suburban ticket agencies and highway service area ticket booths are less-known purchasing channels. Last month, I managed to buy a returned ticket at a highway ticket booth. However, be cautious during the Golden Week, as this situation indicates that tickets are indeed in short supply.

[ErinAnn]

After online car sales are suspended, physical ticket sources usually remain available. A few days ago, I helped a friend check a similar situation and found that municipal bus stations reserve ticket quotas at manual counters, while district or county-level stations even allow phone reservations for ticket holds. The key is to act quickly: call the local bus station to inquire about remaining tickets, or go directly to the station to queue. On non-holidays, same-day returned tickets are generally available. If all else fails, consider transferring by subway to a hub station in a neighboring city to purchase tickets, or explore alternative options like intercity buses. Tickets won’t be completely sold out—there’s always some temporary capacity adjustment.