Is There a Toll Fee on Highways During Mid-Autumn Festival?
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According to the "Implementation Plan for Exempting Small Passenger Vehicles from Toll Fees on Major Holidays" issued by the state, highways are toll-free during four national statutory holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. Mid-Autumn Festival is not included in the list of holidays with toll-free highway access. Relevant information about the toll-free highway policy during holidays is as follows: 1. Introduction: The toll-free highway policy during holidays refers to the exemption of toll fees for small passenger vehicles on major holidays. 2. Policy Impact: Affected by macroeconomic conditions, although toll-free access is only applicable to small passenger vehicles with fewer than 7 seats during major holidays, the decline in manufacturing economy has led to a noticeable drop in freight demand in some regions. Toll revenue during the free period is expected to decrease year-on-year. A report by Guojin Securities estimates that this policy will impact the performance of listed companies by approximately 5% to 10%.
I drive back to my hometown every Mid-Autumn Festival, and experience tells me that highways charge tolls during this holiday. Don’t expect it to be free like National Day—the national policy only grants toll-free passage during four holidays: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, and National Day. This year, I checked the news specifically, and the transport authorities clearly stated that tolls will apply. My advice? If you want to save money, plan ahead and depart during free periods, like the early hours of National Day. Another option is taking national highways—slower but can save you a couple hundred bucks. Remember to check your navigation app in advance to avoid congestion. Getting stuck on the highway during Mid-Autumn is both costly and frustrating.
