At the meeting on the plan, roadmap for the transformation and development of the electric bus system and green energy in Hanoi, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen requested that the city strive to fully transition to green buses by 2030 at the latest.
According to Mr. Nguyen Manh Quyen, the transition to green energy vehicles is an issue of great concern to the city due to the increasingly serious environmental pollution. The city is not only focusing on electric buses but also aiming for a comprehensive transition to green energy for all vehicles, including taxis and personal vehicles.
To encourage the people and economic components to participate in the transition to green energy vehicles, the city will have mechanisms and policies to promote a faster transition process. Regarding this issue, the city’s leaders have assigned the Department of Finance to research and propose solutions.
Hanoi sets the requirement to green the entire bus network by 2030
“The Hanoi People’s Committee assigns the Department of Construction to review and complete the plan to convert buses to the use of green energy, striving to fully transition to green buses by 2030 at the latest.
Along with that, the Department of Construction will research and build a set of criteria to evaluate transport units, towards granting “stars” to green bus companies, to improve the quality of service for the people of the capital…
At the same time, the Department coordinates with localities to review and include in the planning for the construction of a system of charging stations to serve the transition to green energy,” said Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Quyen.
Reporting at the meeting, a representative of the Department of Construction said that the city’s bus network currently has 153 routes, including 128 subsidized bus routes, 9 non-subsidized bus routes, 13 peripheral bus routes, and 3 city tour routes.
The number of subsidized buses is 1,903, of which 282 use clean energy (139 CNG buses and 143 electric buses); and over 1,200 vehicles meet Euro IV emission standards or higher.
Based on the proposals of the transport units and the approval of Hanoi City, four transport units (including Hanoi Transport Corporation, Newway Transport Joint Stock Company, Hai Van International Transport Joint Venture Company, and Bao Yen Tourism Service Construction Private Enterprise) are investing and piloting the operation of five electric bus routes with 76 vehicles.
Ngan Truyen (ANTĐ)
The Historic Quarter Trial: Banning Vehicles Over 16-Seaters During Peak Hours
The Hanoi Department of Construction has reported to the People’s Committee on the results of a recent pilot project. The project, which lasted almost a month, involved banning all vehicles larger than 16 seats from entering the Old Quarter and Ho Guom during peak hours.
The Heart of Hanoi: A New Vision for Sustainable Tourism
A city’s heartbeat lies in its ability to evolve and embrace change. Hanoi pauses the operation of four-wheeled electric cars carrying tourists from Hoan Kiem to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, marking a pivotal moment in its journey towards a greener and more innovative future.
The electric bus route operating between Hoan Kiem Lake and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel has been a topic of discussion for the Department of Construction. They assert that the current route, traversing through multiple public roads, no longer aligns with the Government’s Decree 165. As a result, adjustments to the route are deemed necessary.
The Traffic Police Head to the ‘Capital’ of Hoai Duc’s Biscuit and Candy Village to Curb the Use of Self-Made Vehicles
In recent times, there has been a crackdown on self-made vehicles, with many being sold off to outlying areas or neighboring provinces of Hanoi. Despite these efforts, the reality is that the demand for these vehicles still persists among the local population, making it a challenge to effectively discourage and eliminate their use through mere advocacy and awareness campaigns.
The Pilot Project: Revitalizing Hanoi’s Iconic Lake Area and Old Quarter by Banning Vehicles
From March 1st, Hanoi will implement a pilot scheme to ban cars with 16 or more seats from entering the Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter areas. This initiative will be trialed over a six-month period, ending on August 31st.
The Capital’s Newest Infrastructure Project: Hanoi Invests Over 780 Billion VND in a 4km Road in Bac Tu Liem
The Hanoi authorities have approved a project to construct a 4-km-long road connecting the road leading to the Nam Thang Long Industrial Park and the 3.5 Ring Road. The project is estimated to cost over VND 780 billion.
