Group 1 - The trend of significant price increases for public utilities such as water, electricity, and gas has become widespread and continues to progress [1][2] - Recently, the price increase wave has extended to metro services, with cities like Kunming and Chongqing announcing fare adjustments [2][4] - Chongqing's metro fare adjustment is driven by the growing gap between ticket revenue and operating costs, necessitating a price increase to ensure sustainable operations [4][9] Group 2 - The current fare structure in Chongqing includes a starting price of 2 yuan for trips up to 6 kilometers, with the highest fare capped at 7 yuan [4] - Proposed fare adjustment plans include a new starting price of 2 yuan for trips up to 4 kilometers and an increase of the maximum fare from 7 yuan to 11 yuan [4][5] - The fare increase is expected to alleviate the financial pressure on metro operations, which are heavily subsidized by local governments [9][15] Group 3 - In 2023, 28 out of 29 cities with metro systems reported losses when excluding government subsidies, highlighting the financial struggles of metro operations across the country [9][10] - The metro system in Chongqing received a subsidy of 4.343 billion yuan, indicating reliance on government support to cover operational deficits [9][12] - The average operational cost for metro systems has risen significantly, with some cities reporting costs exceeding 1.5 million yuan per kilometer [14][19] Group 4 - The previous model of "building metros—raising land prices—offsetting metro losses" is becoming less viable due to changes in land finance and population dynamics [15][19] - The approval process for new metro projects has slowed down, and some cities are facing challenges in launching previously approved projects [16][19] - The current environment suggests that fare increases may become more common as cities grapple with the high costs of maintaining metro systems [20]
昆明、重庆地铁接连调价 公共服务涨价潮来了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-19 01:32