When is the Mid-Autumn Festival toll-free on highways?
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Normally, highways are not toll-free during the Mid-Autumn Festival, unless it coincides with the National Day holiday, in which case tolls are waived. In 2021, the Mid-Autumn Festival was subject to regular toll charges, and drivers had to pay highway fees. Reasons why highways are not toll-free during the Mid-Autumn Festival: 1. Funding issues: The primary reason is financial. More toll-free days mean less revenue for highway companies. The current policy is a balance of interests among all stakeholders. 2. Toll-free holidays: Only the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, and National Day have toll-free highways. Other holidays, including New Year's Day, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, remain subject to regular tolls.