Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the significant increase in passenger traffic during the "May Day" holiday, with a total of 102 million passengers transported by rail and a record single-day high of 23.12 million on May 1 [1][5] - The peak travel demand is characterized by a large total volume, high concentration at the beginning and end of the holiday, and an increase in short-distance travel in the middle [3] - The railway system operated over 12,000 passenger trains daily during the holiday period, with an expected total of over 150 million passengers transported from April 29 to May 6 [9] Group 2 - The civil aviation sector also saw a significant increase, with over 11.15 million passengers transported, averaging 2.23 million per day, marking an 11.8% increase compared to 2024 [10] - Major urban clusters such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area experienced high travel volumes, with some regional airports seeing passenger throughput growth exceeding 100% [13] - Online travel booking platforms reported a 30% increase in first-time flight purchases during the holiday, with the 19-22 age group showing the highest growth at over 60% [15]

Group 1 - The "May Day" holiday saw a record high in travel demand, with Didi Chuxing reporting a 17% year-on-year increase in overall ride-hailing demand and a 29% increase in intercity ride requests [1] - The top three scenarios for ride-hailing demand during the holiday were dining, major transportation hubs (airports, train stations), and shopping districts [1] - Significant increases in ride-hailing demand were observed at tourist attractions, hotels, and pet service locations, with demand rising by 30%, 28%, and 27% respectively compared to the previous year [1] Group 2 - There was a notable surge in long-distance travel, with intercity ride requests over 2000 kilometers increasing by 38% year-on-year, indicating a strong interest in long-distance tourism [1] - Popular long-distance travel routes included destinations such as Hetian to Urumqi and Lhasa to Shigatse, with over 20% of intercity requests exceeding 2000 kilometers [1] - Warmer weather led to increased demand for beach destinations, with specific locations like Pingtan Island and Beihai Silver Beach entering the top ten for ride-hailing demand during the holiday [1] Group 3 - The demand for rides to ancient towns and cultural heritage sites surged by 46% year-on-year, with cities like Quanzhou, Dali, and Datong ranking among the top ten destinations for ride-hailing [2] - Nighttime cultural activities and immersive experiences in tourist areas significantly boosted ride demand, particularly in areas featuring light displays and heritage markets [2] - Major concerts, such as those by the Times Youth League and Zhang Jie, drove a dramatic increase in ride requests, with some events seeing demand rise over 200 times compared to previous periods [2] Group 4 - Didi Chuxing issued over 400 million yuan in driver subsidies to thank drivers for their service during the holiday, and established a dedicated support fleet to ensure smooth travel for holiday-goers [2]