During the bustling travel rush of the May Day holiday, a rumor swept through online platforms, asserting that "ETC will cease to be used on expressways from May 1st, and vehicles will be able to enter expressways card-free, relying solely on their license plates." This claim quickly ignited fervent discussions among netizens, with some even contemplating the removal of their ETC devices.

Upon thorough verification, relevant authorities have confirmed that no such "new regulation" has been enacted. Industry experts have clarified that this rumor stems from a one-sided and inaccurate interpretation of the "mobile+" card-free convenient passage technology. (Note: The term "Suspected of exaggerating publicity" has been retained in its original form as it appears to be a direct quote or a specific term within the context. If an official English translation exists, it should be utilized; otherwise, it can be translated as "suspected of exaggerated promotion" for clarity.)

This innovative technology is designed to complement existing ETC and manual toll collection methods, offering an additional layer of convenience. It is currently undergoing pilot testing and promotion, with no intention of supplanting the established toll collection models.