Core Insights - The Spring Festival holiday has ended, but the return passenger flow during the Spring Festival travel period remains high, prompting the Shanghai public transport sector to implement special bus services to assist travelers returning home [1] Group 1: Public Transport Initiatives - From February 21, Shanghai's public transport sector launched 30 Spring Festival special lines, 9 temporary lines, and 4 customized bus routes to support returning travelers [1] - During the two days from February 21 to 22, these special and temporary bus services operated a total of 3,452 trips, transporting 59,296 passengers, which represents a year-on-year increase of 17% [1] - The extended operating hours from 0:30 to 4:30 saw 937 trips made, carrying 18,372 passengers, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 162% [1] Group 2: Data-Driven Customization - The customized bus routes are supported by big data analysis, which evaluated passenger flow data at the Hongqiao hub during peak return hours from 0:00 to 5:00 in 2025 [1] - Based on this analysis, customized routes were established to connect the Hongqiao hub with four key destinations: Hongqiao Business District, Jing'an Temple, Qibao, and Jiuting, covering the peak hours for travelers arriving in the early morning [1] - To accommodate the needs of returning travelers with luggage, the customized buses can stop at nearby bus stations as needed, addressing the "last mile" issue for citizens returning home [1]