Supporting free transportation and corporate activities on highways throughout China 17:55 on February 17
The Chinese government plans to provide free tolls on expressways and toll roads from the 17th and provide logistical support for the full-scale resumption of transport of medical supplies and business activities to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
According to China's Ministry of Transportation, tolls are free on expressways and toll roads throughout China, with a period from the 17th "until the work to reduce the infection of the new coronavirus is over".
When Prime Minister Li Keqiang visited Beijing West Railway Station on March 14, he stated that free use is "effective for suppressing the spread of infection and promoting business activities again." We aim to support supply chain recovery by lowering logistics costs for a new restart.
However, in the logistics industry in China, shortage of drivers has become an issue due to the fact that many people have not returned to urban areas while returning home on vacation and are required to wait at home for a certain period after returning. You.
In addition, there are some areas that restrict the entry of vehicles outside the city, and there are still many challenges to improving logistics.