To promote night economy on holidays, Ningbo metro will be free from February 13 to June 30, after 8:00 PM every day and on public holidays whole day, such as the Tomb-sweeping Day, International Worker's Day and Dragon Boat Festival.
During the free ride time, passengers do not need to buy tickets, swipe card, or scan code to take subway. Moreover, it is worth mentioning that passengers who enter before 8 PM need to scan the code or swipe the card when leaving the station.
On the first day of free ride, some passengers came to wait early. "We have heard that metro is free after 8 PM, it's good news for us," said Miss Wang. She also said that more people may be willing to go out at night.
The businessmen also feel consumption grow. "Our main consumer group is young people. Free subway ride during the Spring Festival this year has brought us a lot of popularity," said Luo Liangning, manager of a beverage shop.
The free ride time first creates an atmosphere of "going out" for people, and when they go out, the consumption atmosphere of "buying" will follow.
The passenger flow of Gulou Station and Cicheng Station has set new highs, three times that of the same period last year.
According to relevant statistics, during the Spring Festival holiday, the total passenger flow of Cicheng Ancient Town and Congma River Block was about 150,000, up 11% year on year.
From the growing statistics, people can see that the free and convenient subway allows more people to take the subway to Cicheng and other places for tourism, which also greatly alleviates the parking difficulties in the city.
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