Is the Mid-Autumn Festival toll-free on highways?
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According to the notice issued by the State Council, passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer (including seven seats) are exempt from tolls on highways and other roads during four national statutory holidays and their consecutive holidays: the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, and National Day. This means that during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from September 19 to September 21, highways will not be toll-free. Below is the 2021 holiday highway toll-free schedule: 1. Spring Festival, February 11, 0:00 - February 17, 24:00, 7 days. 2. Tomb-Sweeping Day, April 3, 0:00 - April 5, 24:00, 3 days. 3. Labor Day, May 1, 0:00 - May 5, 24:00, 5 days. 4. National Day, October 1, 0:00 - October 7, 24:00, 7 days.
In China's holiday highway toll-free policy, the Mid-Autumn Festival is usually free! The policy stipulates that highway tolls are suspended during statutory holidays, and traditional festivals like the Mid-Autumn Festival also enjoy this benefit. The free period starts at midnight on the first day of the short holiday and ends at midnight on the last day, with no charges throughout. The data I know shows that this measure was introduced by the transportation department to encourage people to return home for reunions. However, please note that ETC vehicles still need to use their cards, and the system will automatically waive the fee; non-ETC vehicles should remember to use the manual lanes. During the free period, traffic peaks, so it's best to check road condition warnings before heading out to avoid getting stuck on the road and delaying your trip. This policy is both cost-saving and reunion-friendly, truly thoughtful.
