Hanoi’s authority said that the project of motorbike restriction would only be carried out when public transport meets people’s demands.
Speaking to the press on April 9, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung clarified the information on the pilot ban of private vehicles in certain zones proposed by the municipal Transport Department, and confirmed that the city had not made an official decision in this respect.
“There are approximately six million motorbikes in Hanoi. Thus, banning or zoning plan for two-wheelers should be examined and evaluated carefully. On that basis, all related plans must be publicized and reach consensus,” Chairman Chung said.
The official noted that the city would only ban motorbikes when public transport meets people’s traveling demands. Besides, Hanoi will promote communication and raise people’s awareness on walking in a sphere of 1 to 1.5 km as well as boosting public transport.
At the beginning of March, Hanoi Transport Department Director Vu Van Vien said that the department was considering a pilot ban to reduce private vehicles in inner city districts, then phase out motorbikes in downtown areas by 2030.
Vien also said that in order to implement the roadmap to ban motorbike on downtown roads in 2030, the department will find way to firstly prohibit them in several areas where public transport is able to substitute motorbikes. “For example, Le Van Luong or Nguyen Trai – Ha Dong district are potential candidates after Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro begins operation,” Vien said.
“There are approximately six million motorbikes in Hanoi. Thus, banning or zoning plan for two-wheelers should be examined and evaluated carefully. On that basis, all related plans must be publicized and reach consensus,” Chairman Chung said.
Hanoi is now home to six million motorbikes. Photo: Internet
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At the beginning of March, Hanoi Transport Department Director Vu Van Vien said that the department was considering a pilot ban to reduce private vehicles in inner city districts, then phase out motorbikes in downtown areas by 2030.
Vien also said that in order to implement the roadmap to ban motorbike on downtown roads in 2030, the department will find way to firstly prohibit them in several areas where public transport is able to substitute motorbikes. “For example, Le Van Luong or Nguyen Trai – Ha Dong district are potential candidates after Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro begins operation,” Vien said.
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