How to save money after subway fare increase? Top 10 money-saving strategies that are hotly discussed across the internet
Recently, subway fare adjustments in many domestic cities have attracted widespread attention. According to the hot spot data analysis of the entire network in the past 10 days, passengers’ discussions on “how to save money after the subway price increases” have surged. This article sorted out10 practical money-saving tips, combined with structured data to help you easily respond to fare increases.
According to public reports, subway fares in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai have increased by an average of10%-20%, the monthly transportation cost for commuters is expected to increase by 50-200 yuan. The following are the hotly debated issues among netizens:
| focus | Discussion proportion |
|---|---|
| Is the monthly pass/time card cost-effective? | 32% |
| Save money by transferring to public transportation | 25% |
| Shared bicycle connection plan | 18% |
| Corporate transportation subsidy policy | 15% |
| Feasibility of off-peak travel | 10% |
| method | Scope of application | Average monthly savings |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase electronic monthly pass | One way ≥15 times/month | 80-150 yuan |
| Bus + subway combined trip discount | There are bus connections | 60-120 yuan |
| Corporate Commuting Subsidy Application | Enterprises with more than 500 employees | 100-300 yuan |
| Travel during off-peak hours (after 9:30) | Flexible working people | 40-90 yuan |
| Shared bikes as a short-distance alternative | Commuting within 3 kilometers | 50-80 yuan |
Take Beijing’s Zhongguancun commuters as an example (the one-way fare has increased from 5 yuan to 6 yuan):
| original plan | new plan | monthly savings |
|---|---|---|
| Pure subway (22 days × 2 times) | Subway monthly pass (fixed line) | 132 yuan |
| Full Metro | Subway + bus combination | 98 yuan |
| Morning rush hour travel | Arrive at work 1 hour late | 72 yuan |
1.bank subsidy: Some credit cards can be enjoyed by binding transportation cards.Cash back 5%-10%(such as China Merchants Bank, Ping An Bank)
2.Enterprise cooperation: Can be obtained through Didi Enterprise Edition and AutoNavi Enterprise AccountCommuter voucher package
3.urban policy: Shenzhen, Chengdu and other places issue green travel tickets to usersCarbon Points Redemption Rewards
Professor Li from the Institute of Transportation Research pointed out: “Combined travelwill become a trend. It is recommended that citizens check promotional activities in real time through official APPs (such as ‘Beijing Tong’ and ‘Shanghai METRO’). Some cities haveTraveling by bus for 3 consecutive daysusers will receive additional subway discount coupons. "
According to calculations, if the above methods are properly used, even if the ticket price rises, most users can stillReduce 10%-30%transportation expenses. Do you have any better money-saving tips? Welcome to share in the comment area!
(Note: The statistical period of this article is from November 1 to November 10, 2023, covering hot content on Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms)
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