By outdoor-nature-child.com On October 6, as we entered the sixth day of the Golden Week celebrations for National Day, the peak return travel period began to unfold across the country, putting significant pressure on highways in Guangzhou.
To manage this influx, the Guangzhou Municipal Transportation Department has intensified its efforts to enforce regulations at major transit hubs, providing various public transportation options for the growing number of travelers.
Since launching special operations to support holiday passenger transport on September 18 through October 5, enforcement officials have identified a total of 470 violations. This includes 180 violations related to taxis, 109 involving charter buses, and 130 concerning ride-hailing services, along with 51 other infractions.
“Recently, we’ve noticed a steady rise in the number of returning travelers, and violations at transport hubs have become relatively common,” an enforcement official remarked. To tackle this issue, the Guangzhou transportation enforcement team has implemented proactive measures, increasing their presence at major hubs such as Guangzhou South Station and Baiyun Airport during peak return times. Their intensified patrols aim to combat illegal operations, taxi fare negotiations, refusals to carry passengers, and offline ride-hailing solicitations. The enforcement activities are not limited to daytime but are also targeting high passenger volumes and violation-prone areas during the night to ensure that travelers can return home without hassle.
The transportation department expects the peak return period to be most intense during the final three days of the holiday (October 5-7), especially between 2 PM and 10 PM. They anticipate that congestion will be somewhat less severe than during the outbound peak, closely mirroring last year’s trends.
On the public transport side, the Beijing Transportation Department is preparing for heightened passenger flow on October 6 and 7 by adjusting bus services around critical transit hubs, including Guangzhou South Station and Baiyun Station. Their plans include increasing vehicle capacity, optimizing dispatch schedules, and extending service hours to provide convenient public transit options for residents.
For taxi services, the strategy involves organizing and guiding taxi companies to deploy additional vehicles during late-night hours on October 6 and 7 towards Baiyun Airport, Guangzhou South Station, and other key areas, ensuring comprehensive passenger service for returning travelers. Additionally, ride-hailing platforms are encouraged to offer incentives like fee waivers and order bonuses to boost driver participation in supporting passenger needs in these critical areas, while also providing real-time passenger flow updates to drivers.
In terms of subway services, modifications are being made to enhance capacity and extend operational hours to effectively manage the holiday passenger surge. Spare trains are being strategically positioned across different lines, and close attention is being paid to fluctuations in passenger volume at transit hubs and nearby tourist attractions to ensure that contingency plans are in place for any unexpected increases in traffic.
Simultaneously, the “Eleventh” holiday marks a peak period for bicycle-sharing services. According to Meituan bike-sharing data, hotspots such as the South and North of Guangzhou University Town, the Canton Tower, Beijing Road, and Yongqingfang have experienced the highest levels of biking activity during this holiday season.