Is the Expressway Free During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 26 to 27, the expressway is not free. However, during the 7-day National Day holiday from October 1 to 7, small cars can use the expressway for free. Relevant information about the expressway toll-free policy during holidays is as follows: 1. Introduction: The expressway toll-free policy during holidays refers to the policy of exempting tolls for small passenger vehicles during major holidays. 2. Policy Impact: Affected by the macro economy, although only small passenger vehicles with fewer than 7 seats are exempt from tolls during major holidays, due to the sluggish manufacturing economy, the demand for freight transportation in some regions has declined significantly, and the income during the toll-free period will decrease year-on-year. According to a report by Guojin Securities, this move is expected to affect the performance of listed companies by about 5% to 10%.
Is the expressway free during the Mid-Autumn Festival? This is actually a common question I often discuss with fellow car enthusiasts when planning trips. Basically, under China's expressway policies, during statutory holidays like the Mid-Autumn Festival, passenger vehicles with fewer than 7 seats are exempt from tolls. The free period usually starts at midnight on the first day of the holiday and ends at midnight on the last day. However, it's crucial to check the specific year's policy changes. For example, in 2023, the Mid-Autumn Festival was toll-free, but as of now, there's no announcement for 2024. To be safe, check the Ministry of Transport's app or official website before traveling. Additionally, the toll-free policy only applies to vehicles that take a card at the entrance and return it at the exit. ETC users will also automatically be exempt from tolls. My suggestion is, if you plan to drive back to your hometown or travel during the Mid-Autumn Festival, taking advantage of the toll-free period can save you some money. However, traffic can be heavy during peak hours, leading to congestion, so traveling during off-peak times might be smoother.
