Ministry of Transport: It is estimated that during the "May Day" holiday, the daily average traffic volume on national highways will be approximately 62 million vehicles, an increase of 8.1% compared to the previous year.

30/04/2025

On April 30th, the Ministry of Transport released the analysis report on the operation of the national highway network during the "May Day" holiday in 2025.

On April 30th, the Ministry of Transport released the 2025 National Highway Network Operational Analysis Report for the "May Day" holiday. It is expected that the daily average traffic volume on national highways will be around 62 million vehicles, an increase of 8.1% compared to 2024. The peak traffic on highways is expected to occur on the first day of the holiday (May 1st), reaching around 66.5 million vehicles, approximately 2.1 times the normal daily traffic volume. During the holiday, there is a mix of short-distance and inter-provincial long-distance travel, with inter-provincial travel significantly increasing compared to the Qingming Festival holiday. It is estimated that the daily average traffic volume for small passenger cars on national highways during the "May Day" holiday will be around 55.8 million vehicles, accounting for approximately 99% of passenger vehicles.Inquire timely with service area staff about the usage of nearby charging facilities, as well as conditions for charging at the opposite service area, to replenish energy as needed and quickly.Four, pay attention to the free passage time. Free passage starts from the early morning of the first day of the holiday. Driving at night has restricted visibility, high risk of fatigue driving, and many unforeseen circumstances. Pay attention to driving safety and drive carefully, try to avoid traveling at night. The time for free passage on toll roads is based on the time the vehicle leaves the toll booth at the highway exit. For vehicles still on the highway as the free period is about to end, it is recommended to choose the nearest toll booth to exit the highway based on the actual location and time, to avoid causing safety accidents due to rushing or speeding, and also to maximize the enjoyment of the free policy. This article is excerpted from the "Ministry of Transport" WeChat official account; GMTEight editor: Chen Xiaoyi.

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