Is the Mid-Autumn Festival toll-free on highways?
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Highway tolls are not waived during the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Small Passenger Vehicles from Toll Fees on Major Holidays" issued by the state: The holidays eligible for free highway access are limited to four national statutory holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. The Mid-Autumn Festival is not included in the list of toll-free holidays on highways. The positive effects of toll-free highways during major holidays are as follows: 1. Facilitates the deepening of reforms in the transportation industry: The implementation of the toll-free highway policy during holidays represents a bold attempt in the reform of the transportation system. This policy can be seen as a signal for the reform of transportation mechanisms, a return to the essential public service function of highways, and a breakthrough in establishing new management and service relationships within the highway industry. 2. Optimizes resource allocation in the transportation sector: This policy significantly improves highway traffic efficiency, reduces costs for passenger transport and tourism travel, and further promotes the rational allocation of transportation resources. As a result, the service function of highways becomes more prominent. 3. Promotes the transformation of development modes in the transportation industry: With the rapid development of China's highway construction and the transformation and upgrading of the economic structure, transportation, as a fundamental industry and service sector for economic development, urgently needs to accelerate the transformation of its development modes. This is of great significance for promoting the modernization and sustainable development of transportation.
I've been driving my private car for several years and often encounter highway toll issues when returning home during the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to China's holiday policies, free highway passage is usually only available during four major holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, May Day, and National Day. Mid-Autumn Festival is not included. I remember last year when I drove back to my hometown during Mid-Autumn Festival, thinking it was free but ended up having to pay. Getting stuck at the toll booth was quite embarrassing. So I suggest checking the latest announcements on the transportation department's official website or the 12123 app before traveling to avoid similar situations. Additionally, using an ETC card can save a lot of queuing time, and it's important to stay updated on policy changes—don't be as careless as I was. In short, free highway tolls during Mid-Autumn Festival are not happening, so plan your trip budget accordingly to avoid a wasted trip.
