This morning, the Information Office of the State Council held a press conference. Mao Jian, spokesperson of the Ministry of transport, introduced relevant information around "improving the efficiency of the comprehensive transportation network and reducing the cost of transportation and logistics", and answered questions from reporters. Previously, with the approval of the State Council, the Labor Day holiday in 2019 was adjusted to may 1-4 this year. Is it free to travel on holidays and cars?
According to the implementation plan for exemption of minibus tolls on major holidays issued and implemented by the State Council in 2012, toll roads are free to pass in four national legal holidays, such as Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, labor day and national day, as well as the above-mentioned legal holidays determined by the general office of the state Council in that year. In the spirit of this document, during the "Qingming" and the "May Day" period of four-day long and small holidays, toll roads are free of tolls for vehicles with passengers less than 7 SEATS (including 7 seats), including motorcycles allowed to run on the ordinary toll roads. The free period starts from 00:00 on the first day of the holiday and ends at 24:00 on the last day of the holiday.
He said that during the festival, the Ministry of transport will actively guide the local transportation departments, comprehensively check and manage the highway sections and toll stations that are prone to congestion and slow traffic, timely issue travel tips and information, strengthen the management of toll stations and service areas, strengthen the promotion and application of etc, and effectively guarantee the people's safety Safe, convenient and comfortable travel during holidays.