Viha, Th?ng nh?t, Phu?ng Hoàng, xích lô… were the primary modes of transportation in Hanoi during the 90s.
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Hanoi in the early 90s was still a city of bicycles
Owning a Chinese Phoenix bicycle was a great happiness
Riding a Viha bicycle was also very stylish
Rare motorcycles on the road
Cyclos were the primary means of transportation for goods and passengers
As the economy developed, Hanoi had more motorcycles
The 90s were also the years when Honda Cub 50 was very popular in Hanoi
In the city center, you could only see bicycles and Cubs
The Cub was a precious asset for Hanoians 20 years ago
Beside Cubs were Babetta and Simson motorcycles imported from Eastern Europe
Honda 67 was also rare in Hanoi
Motorcycles became more popular
Lead scooter of the 90s
A red DD scooter was considered very fashionable at that time
Public transportation in Hanoi in the 90s was electric trains and Hai Au buses
The sound of electric trains was a beautiful memory of Hanoians
Pneumatic electric cars were also used
Cars were mainly supplied by the Soviet Union
Nissan cars from Japan were very rare
By The Dat (TTTD)Image source: Compilation
What did people in Hanoi ride in the 90s?
Viha bicycles, Thong Nhat bicycles, Phoenix bicycles, cyclos… Honda Cub 50 motorcycles, Babetta motorcycles, Dream motorcycles… And electric trains with steel wheels, air-filled wheels, Hai Au buses, Lada cars… These were the main means of transportation in Hanoi in the 1990s.
