In-depth reveal: The New Year's Day traffic "cheats" are released, and the strategy behind it
Recently, Shanghai Metro Group released a special operation organization plan for the 2024 "New Year's Day", aiming to provide more convenient travel services for citizens and tourists. This "cheat" covers the adjustment of subway operating hours, temporary traffic control measures, and bus scheduling schemes. Let's unveil the curtain of this traffic strategy and see how it works.
Nighttime operations have been adjusted to meet the needs of citizens for nightlife
From December 29 to 31, 2023, Shanghai Metro Lines 1, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13 will operate on an extended period to meet the needs of citizens for night travel, especially during the concentrated hours of night leisure and shopping passenger flow. Behind this adjustment is the metro group's keen insight into the needs of citizens' nightlife.
The station closure plan during special periods ensures the safety and smoothness of the festival
However, inevitably, from 20:00 on December 31, 2023 to the end of operation, Metro Line 2 and Line 10 Nanjing East Road Station and Line 14 Yuyuan Station will be closed and stopped. The closure plan for this special period is designed to cope with the possible peak flow of people and safety hazards during the holiday season, and to ensure order and passenger safety in the subway station.
Fixed-point buses will be added during the return peak to accurately serve travel needs
On January 1, 2024, in order to meet the peak of holiday returns, Metro Lines 1, 2, 10, and 17 will implement a fixed-point additional opening plan. Behind this decision is the precise layout of the passenger evacuation work of Hongqiao Hub, Shanghai Railway Station and Shanghai South Railway Station, aiming to provide more convenient travel services.
Temporary traffic control is coming to ensure road traffic safety
In order to ensure the safety of road traffic in the city during the 2024 New Year, the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau has decided to implement temporary traffic control from 20:00 on December 31, 2023 to 1:00 on January 1, 2024. Behind this decision, it is an accurate judgment of the road traffic situation in some urban areas, so as to provide a stable and orderly road environment for the citizens.
Bus routes are adjusted, and detours are planned in advance
In order to meet the needs of temporary road traffic control, 67 bus routes will be detoured and rerouted. Behind this flexible and timely adjustment is the thoughtful consideration of the diverse travel needs of citizens.
Tip: Well-designed transport "cheats" to keep you safe for your New Year's trip. Plan ahead and know what traffic is going to make your vacation smoother and more enjoyable. Happy New Year!