从“新增长点”“新高”透视国庆中秋假期出行火爆 交通网有力支撑假日经济“热”

Core Insights - The National Transportation Department reported a total of 2.433 billion cross-regional passenger flows during the recent National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, averaging 304 million daily, which is a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [1] Transportation Trends - A total of 2.24 billion people chose road travel during the holiday, with 80% opting for self-driving, averaging 240 million daily. Car rentals saw an 18% year-on-year increase, emerging as a new growth point for the holiday economy [2] - The average daily traffic on highways exceeded 62 million, an increase of approximately 80% compared to regular days. The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) was strong, with an average daily travel volume of 12.5 million, up 70% from normal days [4][6] Electric Vehicle Charging - From October 1 to October 8, the total number of EV charging sessions on highways reached 5.169 million, with a total charging volume of 1.23 billion kilowatt-hours. The average daily charging volume was 15.36 million kilowatt-hours, which is 2.59 times higher than regular days, and represents a 23.61% increase compared to the May Day holiday and a 45.73% increase compared to last year's National Day holiday, setting a historical record [4][6] Railway and Air Travel - The national railway system transported over 150 million passengers during the holiday, marking a 2.6% year-on-year increase. On October 1, the railway sent 23.13 million passengers, setting a new single-day record [10] - The civil aviation sector transported a total of 19.14 million passengers during the holiday, with an average of 2.39 million daily, which is a 3.5 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year. The peak day was also on October 1, with 2.47 million passengers [13] Economic Impact - The significant daily cross-regional passenger flow exceeding 300 million has driven a surge in consumption in sectors such as dining, accommodation, and commerce during the holiday period, supported by a well-developed comprehensive transportation network [15]