Thousands of poor labourers given free trips home for Tet

Feb 17, 2015 / 01:32 PM

Over 4,300 low-income workers in industrial zones in Hanoi such as Thang Long, Quang Minh and Noi Bai on February 15 set out on their trips home for the traditional New Year on buses provided free of charge by the municipal authorities.

Low-income workers in industrial zones in Hanoi set out on their trips home

This is the second year Hanoi has arranged free of charge transportation for disadvantaged workers to help them go home with families to enjoy the year’s most important festival.
Another 17 coaches are planned to depart from seven locations in the city on February 16 to bring more workers home in time for Tet.

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