How much does the Zhengzhou subway cost? Full analysis of fares, preferential policies and hot topics
As the capital of Henan Province, Zhengzhou’s subway network is increasingly improving and has become an important choice for citizens’ daily travel. In the past 10 days, topics related to "Zhengzhou Metro Fare" have become increasingly popular, especially involving discussions on fare adjustments, preferential policies and the opening of new lines. This article will combine the hot spots across the Internet and use structured data to give you detailed answers.
1. Zhengzhou Metro basic fare standard (latest in 2023)
| Mileage range (km) | One-way fare (yuan) |
|---|---|
| 0-6 | 2 |
| 6-13 | 3 |
| 13-21 | 4 |
| 21-30 | 5 |
| More than 30 kilometers | Add 1 yuan for every 9 kilometers |
2. Three major focuses of hot discussion across the Internet
1.Rumors about “Zhengzhou subway price increase”: Recently, some netizens have discussed possible price adjustments, but officials have made it clear that there are no plans yet.
2.New line opening discount: The search volume for topics related to Metro Line 12 (expected to open to traffic in 2024) increased by 120%, and citizens paid attention to the test ride activities.
3.Electronic payment offers: Use the "Shang Yixing APP" to enjoy random instant discounts, with a maximum discount of 2 yuan in a single day. The topic #Zhengzhou Metro Wool# has been read more than 5 million times.
3. Preferential policies for special groups
| Crowd type | Discount method | Required credentials |
|---|---|---|
| Elderly people over 60 years old | Free during off-peak hours | Senior Citizen Card/ID Card |
| primary and secondary school students | 50% off | student card |
| disabled people | free | Disability certificate |
| active duty military | free | Military ID |
4. Comparison of actual costs of popular routes
| line | Start and end stations | Mileage (km) | Ticket price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | Henan University of Technology Station→Zhengzhou East Station | 25.6 | 5 |
| Line 2 | Jiahe Station→South Fourth Ring Station | 20.7 | 4 |
| Line 5 (circle line) | the whole process | 40.7 | 6 |
5. Answers to recent frequently asked questions from netizens
1.Are there any extra charges for transferring?Zhengzhou Metro implements a "mileage pricing system", and the starting price for transfers is not repeated.
2.Bus and subway ride discounts: If you transfer to a bus within 1 hour, you can enjoy a discount of 0.5 yuan. The number of discussions on this policy increased by 35% month-on-month.
3.Minimum consumption dispute: Some netizens reported that the starting price of 2 yuan is higher than that in some cities, but compared with the starting price of taxis in Zhengzhou (8 yuan), the cost-effectiveness of the subway is still recognized.
6. Forecast of future fare trends
According to government documents, the current fare system will be maintained until 2025, but more differentiated services may be launched:
Zhengzhou's subway fare system is at a medium level in the country. Combined with government subsidies and convenience policies, the actual travel cost is lower than that of most provincial capital cities. Passengers are advised to follow the official "Zhengzhou Metro" WeChat public account to obtain real-time discount information.
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