During the Spring Festival this year, self-driving travel has become an important guarantee for travel back home, showing the characteristics of "postponed peak period, higher peak value, and shorter cycle".
Data from the Ministry of Transport shows that in the 15 days before the Spring Festival, the number of non-commercial passenger car trips (mainly self-driving) reached 2.48 billion, an increase of 5.2% and 25.0% respectively compared with the same period in 2023 and 2019, accounting for 10% of the cross-regional personnel movement. The proportion is 79.7%. Affected by factors such as extreme weather, some people who originally planned to travel by car have switched to public transportation, and the proportion is slightly lower than expected. The number of non-commercial passenger car trips has increased since February 5 (the 26th of the twelfth lunar month). It has risen significantly, about 2 days later than before. The peak period occurs from February 5th to 8th, while in previous years it usually lasts about 6 days; the peak period appears on February 8th (the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month), 10 days before the Spring Festival travel rush The average value is about 45% higher than in previous years, and the peak characteristics are more obvious.
Zhou Jian, deputy director of the Information Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Ministry of Transport: It is expected that return passenger flow will rebound significantly from February 13 (the fourth day of the first lunar month), and will continue to increase on February 17 (the eighth day of the first lunar month) and February 25 (the sixteenth day of the first lunar month). ) appears "double peak".
The number of cross-regional personnel movements in the first 15 days hit a record high for the same period in history
On February 12, the Academy of Science of the Ministry of Transport released a research report on travel in the 15 days before Spring Festival travel. In the 15 days before this year's Spring Festival, travel back home during the Spring Festival was generally smooth and orderly. The flow of people across regions hit a record high for the same period in history. "Mobile China" is full of vitality and vitality.
Data released by the Ministry of Transport shows that in the 15 days before the Spring Festival (January 26 to February 9), the number of cross-regional personnel movements in society reached 3.11 billion, with an average of 207.21 million people per day, an increase of 12.5% over the same period in 2023, and 12.5% more than the same period in 2023. The growth rate during the same period in 2019 was 6.2%, a record high for the same period in history.
Zhou Jian, deputy director of the Information Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Ministry of Transport: Judging from daily developments and changes, the cross-regional flow of people across society has shown a steady increase. The demand for mobility during Spring Festival this year continues to be strong, indicating that the endogenous driving force for my country's economic development is increasing.
Road traffic across the country is smooth and orderly
The reporter learned from the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security that road traffic volume rebounded rapidly on February 12, main highways were operating in an orderly manner, and the traffic safety situation was generally stable. As of 17:00 on the 12th, there were no reports of long-term long-distance traffic jams across the country, and no reports of road traffic accidents that killed more than five people at a time.
Li Xingfu, a cadre of the Highway Traffic Order Management and Guidance Office of the Transportation Administration Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security: During this year’s Spring Festival, people’s willingness to travel was very strong. After hitting the bottom on New Year’s Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year, highway traffic volume quickly rebounded and is expected to rise further. In the last two days of the holiday, it will reach the highest peak during the entire Spring Festival travel period.
The Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security analyzed data related to the Spring Festival roads in the past. During the Spring Festival holiday from the second to the fifth day of the lunar month, people tended to travel more frequently to visit relatives and friends, have gatherings and dinners, and travel for short distances. The police also reminded the public to be careful on the road. Pay attention to safety and drive properly.
Li Zhe, Director of the Accident Prevention and Handling Guidance Division of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security: During the Spring Festival, according to the analysis of traffic accidents, the types of accidents that are prone to occur are generally concentrated in collisions between vehicles, including rear-end collisions and scratches, as well as vehicle collisions that do not follow regulations. Yielding, collision with pedestrians, collision with non-motorized vehicles, these types of accidents are more prominent.
According to past data analysis, in the next few days, it is expected that traffic flow around cities, rural areas and roads leading to scenic spots will further increase, increasing the pressure to ensure safety and smooth flow. In addition, there will be a cooling down across the country. It will snow in the north and rain will be more obvious in the south, which will have an adverse impact on transportation.
Li Zhe, Director of the Accident Prevention and Handling Guidance Division of the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security: We must intentionally avoid driving in ice and snow weather. Also pay attention to maintaining a good speed and distance between vehicles to prevent rear-end collisions.
Many places are facing a peak return journey, and measures have been taken to ensure traffic.
Starting from the third day of the Lunar New Year, Hainan, Anhui and other places ushered in a peak return journey.
The reporter learned from the Haikou Transportation and Harbor Department that from the information on the ticket sales of small cars leaving the island, the Qiongzhou Strait in Hainan will usher in the peak return journey starting from February 12. It is expected that February 16 and 17 will be the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. Reaching its peak in August, the number of passengers transported per day will exceed 160,000, and the number of vehicles transported will exceed 40,000. Car drivers leaving the island must make reservations and purchase tickets through the "Xinhaigang" and "Qiongzhou Strait Ferry Butler" WeChat official accounts.
Li Guantao, Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial Department of Transportation: Strive to operate more than 300 flights per day, invest in no less than 6 new energy vehicle flights, and continue to fully implement the reservation system for crossing the sea and the vehicle entry management system 3 hours before sailing. Necessary At the same time, we coordinate the emptying of ships on the north coast and support rush shipments on the south coast.
The meteorological department predicts that there will be intermittent heavy fog in the Qiongzhou Strait in the morning from the 13th to the 17th, and the foggy weather in the Strait from the 14th to the 16th will last until the morning. Relevant departments remind drivers and passengers to pay attention to the weather in a timely manner and try to travel off-peak.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Anhui Fuyang West Railway Station ushered in a peak return passenger flow, sending about 20,000 passengers. There are 3 million people doing business abroad in Fuyang City all year round, and the passenger flow direction is mainly concentrated in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Hefei and Guangdong. In order to meet the flow of migrant workers, the Fuyang Railway Department has added 22 pairs of regular-speed trains, 29 pairs of high-speed trains, and opened night high-speed trains. At the same time, each station area has sufficient security checkpoints and security inspection machines to shorten the time for passengers to enter the station as much as possible, and the waiting room is open 24 hours a day.
36 airports have issued weather warnings today
Feichang accurate weather warning data shows that among more than 260 airports across the country, 36 airports issued mild fog, haze, and snow weather warnings today (February 13).
Affected by the weather, runways at Shennongjia Hongping Airport and other airports are closed, and flight delays may occur. Passengers with travel arrangements need to pay attention to flight information updates in a timely manner to avoid delays in their journeys. (CCTV News Client)