The Chinese New Year holiday in 2024 is just around the corner, and for many, it's the most anticipated time of the year. In addition to reuniting with family and spending the festive season together, there is also good news to tell everyone: the free passage period for minibuses during the Spring Festival holiday has been determined! This means that for a certain period of time, you can drive a minibus on the road for free. So, when exactly is this free pass period? What are the key points to pay attention to? Let's find out.
According to the notice issued by the Ministry of Transport, the free passage period for small passenger cars during the Spring Festival holiday in 2024 is from 0:00 on February 9 (Chinese New Year's Eve) to 24:00 on February 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month), a total of 9 days. During this period, as long as you are driving a minibus (7 seats or less), you can enjoy free passage on both highways and ordinary toll roads.
It is important to note that the time of free passage is based on the time you leave the exit toll lane, not the time you enter the highway toll lane. This means that if you enter the highway before 0:00 on February 9 but exit the exit toll lane after 0:00 on February 9, you can still enjoy free passage. Similarly, if you leave the exit toll lane after 24 o'clock on February 17, you will have to pay a toll.
In addition, in order to ensure the safety and smoothness of roads, the provincial-level transportation authorities will fully summarize the experience and practices of road network traffic service guarantee during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in 2023, deeply analyze the causes of congestion in some road sections, and work with relevant departments to study in advance measures to further improve road network traffic and smooth services. At the same time, they will also strengthen communication and coordination with public security, meteorological and other departments, timely release road condition information and travel tips, and guide the public to arrange travel time and routes reasonably.
While enjoying the Spring Festival holiday, we should also always keep traffic safety in mind.
Obey traffic rules, do not speed, do not drive fatigue, do not drink and drive, and ensure the safety of yourself and others. In addition, arranging travel times and routes to avoid congestion during rush hour can make your trip more enjoyable.
Finally, I wish you all a happy Chinese New Year and a safe journey! Hope everyone has a pleasant, comfortable holiday! Remember to share this wonderful time with your family and make unforgettable memories.