According to the draft resolution on low-emission zones submitted by the Hanoi People’s Committee to the City Council for consideration, the city proposes a comprehensive transition to clean energy vehicles for all commercial transport vehicles.
This regulation is expected to take effect from July 1, 2026.
The most notable requirement is that 100% of taxis and commercial vehicles up to 8 seats, when replaced or newly invested, must use green or clean energy from the aforementioned date. This is considered a crucial step in reducing air pollution and limiting the use of fossil fuel vehicles in the central urban area.
For two-wheeled vehicles operating under ride-hailing services, the draft also outlines a green transition roadmap. Accordingly, ride-hailing apps will no longer accept drivers using gasoline-powered motorcycles from July 1, 2026. Simultaneously, these platforms must ensure that 30% of their vehicles are electric or clean energy-powered before this deadline, increasing to 70% by January 1, 2028, and reaching 100% by January 1, 2030.
For taxis and passenger vehicles up to 8 seats operating on apps, transport companies must achieve a 50% green vehicle ratio before January 1, 2028, and aim for 100% by January 1, 2030.
In addition to the transition requirements for commercial vehicles, the Hanoi People’s Committee also proposes several measures to control fossil fuel vehicles in low-emission zones. The city recommends no new investments and restrictions on new registrations for gasoline or diesel vehicles when replacing old ones, especially those owned by organizations.
The draft also explicitly prohibits trucks over 3,500 kg using fossil fuels from circulating, while restricting or banning vehicles not meeting Euro 4 emission standards from entering low-emission zones during specific hours or in certain areas.
For motorcycles, Hanoi proposes a complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicles used for ride-hailing services within low-emission zones. Ordinary motorcycles may also face restrictions or bans in these areas during specific times or within defined boundaries.
These provisions are expected to be reviewed by the Hanoi People’s Council at the year-end session on November 26–27.
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