The Office of the Government on April 3 issued a decision that provides guidelines for the operations of Uber, the app-based taxi service, in Vietnam.
The decision stipulates that Uber will sign contracts only with transport service companies that fully satisfy all conditions and criteria outlined in national standards.
The company will be subject to regular and random inspections by concerned Government agencies. In cases violations are found, Uber will be held accountable and penalised under Vietnamese law.
The Government Office and the Ministry of Transport have urged other ministries and agencies to establish a legal framework for Uber's operations, ensuring conformity with national law and fair competition requirements.
The office has ordered the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to quickly process and respond to a request from the HCM City Taxi Association to temporarily shut down Uber's operations in Vietnam.
The decision was based on a report submitted by the Ministry of Transport on Uber's operations.
Uber was licensed by the HCM City People's Committee on August 30, 2014.
It's operations initially caused much concern among transport officials as the company had not registered to provide taxi services and failed to meet tax regulations.
Local transport companies repeatedly voiced their concerns, saying the app-based taxi service had a cost benefit over local taxi firms that disadvantaged the latter.
The company will be subject to regular and random inspections by concerned Government agencies. In cases violations are found, Uber will be held accountable and penalised under Vietnamese law.
The Government Office and the Ministry of Transport have urged other ministries and agencies to establish a legal framework for Uber's operations, ensuring conformity with national law and fair competition requirements.
The office has ordered the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to quickly process and respond to a request from the HCM City Taxi Association to temporarily shut down Uber's operations in Vietnam.
Illustrative image
|
Uber was licensed by the HCM City People's Committee on August 30, 2014.
It's operations initially caused much concern among transport officials as the company had not registered to provide taxi services and failed to meet tax regulations.
Local transport companies repeatedly voiced their concerns, saying the app-based taxi service had a cost benefit over local taxi firms that disadvantaged the latter.
Other News
Trending
-
Homeland Spring 2025: Overseas Vietnamese explore investment opportunities
-
Vietnam news in brief - January 17
-
More than 2,000 drones paint Hanoi's landmarks in New Year's skies
-
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
-
Hanoi’s central role means heightened responsibility in foreign affairs: Mayor
-
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
-
AI set to drive Vietnam's economic growth in 2025
-
Two Vietnamese cities in Asia's top five destinations for digital nomads
-
Prime Minister sets vision for Vietnamese football: Asian glory and World Cup dreams